Purple Velvet Cake Recipe
A luxurious purple velvet cake recipe with a soft, moist texture and a stunning royal hue. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for celebrations or any occasion that calls for elegance and indulgence.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons purple food coloring or adjust for preferred hue
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A drop of purple food coloring optional for lilac frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and purple food coloring.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture.
- Mix baking soda and vinegar in a small bowl (it will fizz). Quickly fold it into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy. Add a drop of purple food coloring for a lilac tint, if desired.
- Spread the frosting between the layers and over the cake. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- For a natural purple color, substitute food coloring with purple sweet potato powder or butterfly pea flower extract.
- Adjust baking time if using smaller or larger pans.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.