Description
A vibrant twist on the classic red velvet cake, this Purple Velvet Cake is moist and delicious, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white distilled vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (or more) purple food coloring
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and 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 together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red and purple food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the sifted sugar until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and assemble them.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Store covered for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, purple cake, velvet cake