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Purple Velvet Cake Recipe

Purple Velvet Cake Recipe

The Purple Velvet Cake recipe features a rich, moist sponge with a vibrant purple hue, complemented by creamy frosting. Made with cocoa, buttermilk, and a hint of vanilla, this cake is perfect for special occasions. Add fresh berries or edible flowers for an elegant touch!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Cake

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder for a mild cocoa flavor
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tsp purple gel food coloring

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp milk as needed for consistency

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Pans

  • ◉ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • ◉ Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • ◉ In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients

  • ◉ In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  • ◉ Add purple gel food coloring until the batter reaches your desired shade.

Step 4: Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • ◉ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • ◉ Avoid over-mixing to keep the cake fluffy and soft.

Step 5: Bake

  • ◉ Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
  • ◉ Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • ◉ Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting

  • ◉ Beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • ◉ Gradually add powdered sugar, beating after each addition.
  • ◉ Stir in vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add milk a teaspoon at a time to reach a spreadable consistency.

Step 7: Assemble the Cake

  • ◉ Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
  • ◉ Add the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
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