Purple Velvet Cake: The Indulgent Treat You’ll Love to Bake
This Purple Velvet Cake is a delightful twist on the classic red velvet cake, featuring a beautiful purple hue and rich flavors that are sure to impress.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup purple food coloring
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the purple food coloring and vinegar until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For an added touch, frost the cake with cream cheese or buttercream frosting.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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