Description
Indulgent purple velvet cake reveals a regal dessert that mesmerizes with its luxurious hue and silky white chocolate frosting. Rich layers melt in your mouth, promising a sensational experience that elevates classic cake traditions with elegant, playful charm.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 2 sticks (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon purple food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and preparing two 9-inch cake pans with a light coating of grease and flour.
- Create a uniform dry mixture by thoroughly sifting flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder together in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together liquid ingredients including oil, buttermilk, eggs, purple and red food colorings, vinegar, and vanilla extract until completely integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth, consistent batter forms without overmixing.
- Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans, ensuring balanced layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center that comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to rest in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture, whipping until light and fluffy with a creamy consistency.
- Once cakes are thoroughly cooled, apply the white chocolate cream cheese frosting between layers and across the entire cake surface.
Notes
- Achieve vibrant purple color by using gel food coloring instead of liquid for more intense and consistent hue.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to create smoother batter and better cake texture.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for frosting to enhance rich, creamy flavor profile.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for proper structure.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 467 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg