Description
Discover how to bake the perfect Purple Velvet Cake, a visually stunning dessert that combines a rich, moist texture with a unique purple hue. This recipe guide provides step-by-step instructions and tips for creating a deliciously decadent cake that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, our Purple Velvet Cake will become a favorite for its flavor and flair.
Ingredients
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 more, for 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake layers with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
For a deeper purple color, add more purple food coloring a drop at a time.
If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with a mix of milk and a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Purple Velvet Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe, Baking, Vegetarian Cake