Description
Indulge in the delightful allure of Purple Velvet Cake, a stunning twist on the classic red velvet dessert. This cake captivates with its vibrant purple hue and moist layers, offering a rich experience that’s perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to elegant weddings. Each slice is generously layered with creamy, luscious cream cheese frosting, making it a showstopper on any dessert table. Easy to make and deeply satisfying, this Purple Velvet Cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red and purple food coloring, white vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for about 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by beating cream cheese and butter together then gradually adding confectioners' sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg