Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating a Purple Velvet Cake, a stunning twist on the classic velvet cake that bursts with flavor and vibrancy. This moist, soft cake features a striking purple hue that makes it an eye-catching centerpiece for any celebration, from birthdays to elegant brunches. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, this dessert is not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious. Easy to customize with varying shades of purple and additional flavorings, this cake is sure to impress your guests and become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 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 (or more) purple food coloring
- 1 pound cream cheese (softened)
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 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 combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just incorporated.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. 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 softened cream cheese with butter and vanilla until smooth; gradually add confectioners’ sugar until fluffy.
- Once cooled, frost the first layer of cake with cream cheese frosting, top with the second layer, and finish frosting the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg