Description
This stunning purple velvet cake with white chocolate cream cheese frosting is a vibrant twist on the classic red velvet cake. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or special occasions, it boasts moist layers and a creamy, decadent frosting that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon purple gel food coloring
For the Frosting:
1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring or lining with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, vinegar, and purple food coloring in a separate bowl.
- Incorporate Ingredients: Gradually add dry and wet ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating, and begin and end with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in melted white chocolate and vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting over the top, then add the second layer. Frost the top and sides evenly. Decorate as desired. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For natural coloring, substitute purple gel food coloring with purple sweet potato or beetroot powder.
Cake layers can be prepared a day in advance and stored wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 420 kcal
