Purple Velvet Cake Recipe

Purple Velvet Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 cup hot water
• Purple gel food coloring

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

Making the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and white vinegar. Mix until well combined.
4. Combine and Mix: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Add the hot water and mix until the batter is smooth.
5. Color the Batter: Add the purple gel food coloring a little at a time until you reach your desired shade of purple. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even color.
6. Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Frosting:

1. Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
2. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract and beat until smooth and creamy.

Assembling the Cake:

1. Layer: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Repeat with the second and third layers.
2. Frost: Use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.
3. Decorate: Decorate as desired. You can use purple sprinkles, edible glitter, or any other decorations to enhance the look.
4. Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.

Enjoy your beautiful and delicious Purple Velvet Cake!