Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of Purple Velvet Cake, a vibrant twist on the classic red velvet dessert that is sure to impress. This stunning cake boasts a rich, moist texture complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting, making it an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, weddings, or any festive gathering. The beautiful purple hue adds a pop of color to your table, while the combination of cocoa and cream cheese creates an unforgettable flavor profile. Best of all, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can create a show-stopping dessert with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour two 9-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring (both red and purple), vinegar, and vanilla extract.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add confectioners' sugar.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 400
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg