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Purple Velvet Cake Recipe

This delightful Purple Velvet Cake is a colorful twist on the classic red velvet cake. Its unique hue comes from the use of purple food coloring and natural ingredients. Moist, rich, and topped with cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to impress at any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 round 9-inch cake pans
  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 cooling rack
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 sifter
  • 1 toothpick

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon purple food coloring
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk if needed for frosting consistency.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the cake pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
  • In another bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring until combined.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients while mixing with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
  • Divide the batter equally between the two prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth. If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
  • Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  • Decorate as desired and slice to serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a tablespoon of almond extract to the cake batter.
This cake can be made a day in advance; just frost it on the day of serving for the best presentation.
Ensure that the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.