Purple Velvet Cake
Purple Velvet Cake is a stunning and delicious dessert that combines rich cocoa flavor with a vibrant purple hue, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any occasion. This moist cake, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or cozy nights in, this cake is easy to make and will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp purple gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and purple food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg