Description
Indulge in the rich and vibrant flavors of this Purple Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This colorful twist on a classic red velvet cake is sure to impress at any celebration.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon purple food coloring (gel or liquid)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, food coloring, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract. Add milk or cream a little at a time until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost the cooled cake by placing one layer on a cake stand, spreading frosting in between, then stacking and covering the entire cake with remaining frosting. Chill for clean slices.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant purple hue.
- You can add a hint of almond extract to the frosting for extra flavor.
- Store cake covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
