💜 Purple Velvet Cake Recipe 💜
Indulge in the delightful and vibrant flavors of this Purple Velvet Cake. With its rich, moist texture and creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or simply treating yourself to a colorful dessert!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups 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 distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon purple food coloring (or enough to achieve desired color)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 pound cream cheese, softened
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer.
Combine Mixtures: Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together until smooth. Add the sugar and beat on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy.
Frost the Cake: Frost the cake with cream cheese frosting when the cakes have cooled completely.
Nutrition Information:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 590 kcal per serving
Servings: 12 servings
Enjoy this vibrant and delicious Purple Velvet Cake! It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any event. 🎉🍰
