Description
A delightful twist on the classic red velvet, this Purple Velvet Cake offers a unique color and sumptuous flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1.5 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
Frosting
- 1 pound cream cheese (softened)
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food colorings, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add sifted confectioners’ sugar and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Notes
Adjust the purple color as desired. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Cake flour can be used for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: dessert, purple velvet cake, velvet cake