Description
Welcome to the indulgent realm of Purple Velvet Cake, a vibrant twist on a classic dessert that combines moist layers with luscious cream cheese frosting. This eye-catching cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s also a feast for the eyes, making it perfect for celebrations like birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or any festive gathering. With its rich flavor profile and customizable color options, this delightful cake is sure to be the highlight of your event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (or more, as needed) purple food coloring
- 1 pound cream cheese (softened)
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a large bowl, whisk vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while stirring until smooth. Adjust purple food coloring as desired.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; add vanilla and sifted sugar gradually until fluffy.
- Once cooled, frost the top of one layer with cream cheese frosting before placing the second layer on top. Frost again on top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg