Description
Indulge in this stunning Royal Purple Velvet Cake, featuring a rich and velvety texture, perfectly complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s a showstopper for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Purple food coloring (to achieve desired shade)
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and purple food coloring until the batter reaches your desired shade.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
For a more vibrant color, adjust the amount of purple food coloring as needed. Pair with fresh berries for added flavor and decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes