Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Purple Velvet Cake, a delightful twist on the classic dessert that will steal the spotlight at any celebration. This moist, velvety cake features a stunning purple hue and is perfectly paired with rich cream cheese frosting. Whether it’s for a birthday, Valentine’s Day, or brunch, this cake is sure to impress your guests. Easy to make and visually appealing, it combines subtle chocolate notes with a tender texture that makes every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 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 (at room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (or more) purple food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food colorings, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until well combined and evenly colored.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg