Description
Purple Velvet Cake is a decadent dessert, showcasing a moist, rich texture and a stunning purple hue that’s perfect for any occasion. Delight your guests with this memorable treat.
Ingredients
- Cake flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Buttermilk
- Vegetable oil
- Eggs
- Purple food coloring
- Cream cheese (for frosting)
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once cooled, frost the top of one cake layer before placing the second layer on top; frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor twist, consider adding lemon zest or almond extract to the frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.