Description
Indulge in the rich and vibrant Purple Velvet Cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for celebrations and will surely impress your guests with its stunning color and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Main Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- Purple gel food coloring (as needed for desired shade)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in vanilla. Combine buttermilk and vinegar in a small bowl.
- Combine and color: Add dry ingredients to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture. Add purple food coloring to achieve desired shade.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla and salt.
- Frost cake: Frost the cooled cakes, stacking if desired. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant color.
- Works well for cupcakes or layered cakes.
