Description
This Royal Purple Velvet Cake is a striking twist on the traditional red velvet, offering the same rich, tender crumb with a bold purple hue. Paired with a smooth and creamy vanilla frosting, it’s a dessert that turns heads and satisfies cravings at first bite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fine flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 heaping tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 dash purple liquid food coloring
- 4 large eggs
- 1⅓ cups buttermilk, at room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and flour.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda into a bowl to ensure everything blends smoothly.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each one is fully mixed before adding the next.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and purple food coloring until the color is even.
- Mix the buttermilk and vinegar in a separate bowl.
- Alternating between dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture, add them to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with dry. Mix gently to avoid overworking the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake the cakes for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy and lump-free.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and taste to ensure the sweetness is balanced.
- Once the cakes are cool, frost between the layers, on the top, and all around the sides.
Notes
- For a different visual mood, swap the purple food coloring for blue or a custom blend.
- A dash of almond or lemon extract in the frosting adds a subtle twist.
- Top the cake with edible flowers, fresh berries, or sprinkles for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
