Description
Purple Velvet Cake is an enchanting twist on the beloved red velvet classic. This vibrant dessert features moist, tender layers infused with a delightful blend of vanilla and cocoa, all beautifully topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Ideal for birthdays, weddings, or simply to brighten your day, this cake not only pleases the palate but also dazzles the eyes. Its unique purple hue makes it a standout centerpiece at any celebration, captivating guests and satisfying sweet cravings alike.
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 (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red and purple food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth; divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add confectioners' sugar until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg