Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Purple Velvet Cake, a visually stunning dessert that combines the classic flavors of red velvet with a vibrant twist. This moist and tender cake, adorned with rich cream cheese frosting, is perfect for any celebration — from birthdays to holidays. With its unique flavor profile and eye-catching color, Purple Velvet Cake is sure to impress your guests and elevate your dessert table.
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
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (or more, as needed) purple food coloring
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In another bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until well combined. Adjust purple food coloring as desired.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add confectioners' sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cakes and assemble as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg