This stunning Purple Velvet Cake is a twist on the classic red velvet cake, featuring a vibrant purple hue and a rich, moist texture. Perfect for any special occasion, this cake is sure to impress with its unique color and delicious flavor.
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 🌾 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍬 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 🌿 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
- 🌿 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🥛 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 🥛 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 🌿 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 🍋 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 🌿 1 ounce purple gel food coloring (adjust as needed for desired color)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 🧀 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🍬 4 cups powdered sugar
- 🌿 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
📝 Directions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined.
- Add the purple gel food coloring to the wet ingredients, adjusting the amount until you achieve your desired shade of purple.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake the Cakes:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with more frosting.
- Place the third cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve your beautiful Purple Velvet Cake. Enjoy!
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450 kcal per serving
💡 Notes:
- For a deeper purple color, you can add a few drops of red and blue food coloring in addition to the purple gel.
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to ensure a smooth frosting.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.