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Purple Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Purple Velvet Cupcakes are a vibrant twist on the classic red velvet, featuring a deep purple hue achieved with gel food coloring. Made with a moist blend of buttermilk, sour cream, and a hint of cocoa powder, these cupcakes are perfectly tender and pair wonderfully with cream cheese frosting or white chocolate buttercream. Ideal for parties or special occasions, they offer a stunning presentation and delicious flavor that will impress your guests.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 teaspoons purple gel food coloring (or enough for desired shade)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners to ensure even baking and easy removal.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well mixed to create an even base.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Add Food Coloring: Stir in the purple gel food coloring into the wet mixture until the color is evenly distributed, adjusting the amount for your preferred shade of purple.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing which can affect texture.
  6. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  7. Bake: Place the cupcake tin in the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
  8. Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting them to prevent melting and ensure the best texture.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning the batter.
  • These cupcakes pair perfectly with cream cheese frosting or white chocolate buttercream.
  • For deeper flavor, let the cupcakes rest overnight before serving.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/purple-velvet-cupcakes-recipe/