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Purple Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Author: krmibk110
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful twist on the classic red velvet cake, featuring a stunning purple hue and rich flavors with creamy frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Purple food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until smooth.
  5. Add purple food coloring until the desired shade is reached, mixing until evenly incorporated.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  11. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  12. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one cake layer with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.
  13. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  14. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Use gel food coloring for a richer purple color. Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: cake, dessert, purple velvet, cream cheese frosting, baking

Find it online: https://sweettreatsrecipes.com/purple-velvet-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/