Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Purple Velvet Cake, a stunning twist on the classic that’s sure to steal the spotlight at any celebration. This delightful dessert features moist layers infused with vibrant purple hues, complemented by a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, or just a sweet treat to elevate your day, this cake combines aesthetic charm with incredible taste. Easy to make and visually captivating, it’s bound to impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon purple food coloring
- 1 pound cream cheese (softened)
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food colorings, vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until well-mixed. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add sifted confectioners' sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg