Description
Royal Purple Velvet Cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting is a show-stopping dessert that combines the classic flavor of red velvet with a vibrant purple twist. This moist cake, layered with luscious vanilla frosting, is perfect for impressing guests at any celebration. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it promises to be the highlight of your dessert table. Indulge in this regal treat and watch as everyone asks for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp purple gel food coloring
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and purple food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between 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 them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cooled layers and covering the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg