Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent Purple Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. This vibrant and colorful dessert is perfect for any celebration, with its moist purple-hued cake layers and creamy white chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons purple food coloring (or more as desired)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 6 oz white chocolate (melted and slightly cooled)
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- To make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until well combined. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and smooth. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. Mix in the melted white chocolate, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting over the first layer, top with the second cake, and frost the top and sides. Chill slightly to set before slicing.
Notes
- Gel food coloring gives a more vibrant purple color.
- For a showstopping finish, garnish with white chocolate curls, purple sprinkles, or edible flowers.
