Purple Velvet Cake

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Unique and Beautiful: The striking purple color makes this cake a showstopper.
• Deliciously Rich: The cake is light and tender, with a creamy, sweet cream cheese frosting.
• Versatile: You can customize it with different fillings, toppings, or even make it gluten-free or vegan.

Ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp purple food coloring

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 lb cream cheese, softened
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Sift the Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: Beat together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
4. Combine: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
6. Make the Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla, then add sifted powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
7. Assemble: Frost the cooled cakes with cream cheese frosting.

Servings and Timing

• Servings: 12
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

Variations

• Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour.
• Vegan: Substitute eggs, buttermilk, and butter with plant-based alternatives.
• Cupcakes: Make cupcakes instead of a full cake.

Storage/Reheating

• Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezing: Freeze the cake for up to 2 months.

FAQs

Can I make this cake in advance?

Yes, prepare the cake and frosting ahead of time and store them separately.

Can I use a different food coloring?

You can experiment with other colors to create a different hue.

Conclusion

Purple Velvet Cake is a fun and flavorful dessert that combines the richness of velvet cake with a vibrant purple twist. With a creamy cream cheese frosting, it’s perfect for special events or any time you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.

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Purple Velvet Cake is a stunning twist on the classic red velvet, featuring a vibrant purple color and creamy, rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions or a fun treat, this cake is both visually striking and delicious, making it a memorable dessert.

 

• Author: Ava
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 12 servings
• Category: Dessert, Cake
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp purple food coloring
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 1 lb cream cheese, softened
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar

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Instructions

• Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• Sift the Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
• Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
• Combine: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth. Stir in purple food coloring to achieve the desired hue.
• Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Make the Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
• Assemble: Allow the cakes to cool before frosting. Frost the cakes with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

• Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezing: Freeze the cake for up to 2 months.