Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Purple Velvet Cake, a stunning twist on the classic red velvet. This cake boasts a vibrant purple hue that instantly captivates the eye, complemented by layers of moist cake and luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any festive occasion, this recipe is both easy to follow and incredibly rewarding. With its rich chocolate flavor and tangy frosting, every slice promises to impress your guests while adding a pop of color to your dessert table.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon purple food coloring
- 1 pound cream cheese (softened)
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Divide the batter between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg