Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Purple Velvet Cake, a stunning twist on the classic red velvet dessert. This vibrant cake features a rich cocoa flavor complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect centerpiece for any celebration. Its eye-catching purple hue is sure to impress your guests and create unforgettable memories at birthdays, weddings, or festive gatherings. Easy to bake, even novice bakers can achieve success with this moist and tender cake that leaves everyone craving more.

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
For frosting: 1 pound cream cheese (softened)
2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, both food colorings, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
For 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 (100g)
Calories: 410
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 80mg