Purple Velvet Cake
Purple Velvet Cake is a stunning dessert that beautifully balances rich chocolate undertones with a delightful vanilla flavor, all while showcasing a vibrant purple hue. This moist and tender cake, paired with luscious cream cheese frosting, makes it an eye-catching centerpiece for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself, this cake promises to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
- 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 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 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 when cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor and texture, consider incorporating almond flour or dark chocolate chips into the batter. - Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for a warm treat.