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Purple Velvet Cake

Purple Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Frosting: A Luxurious Dessert Experience

Indulge in the enchanting taste of Purple Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Frosting, a visually stunning and delicious twist on the classic red velvet. This cake features moist, vibrant purple layers complemented by a rich, creamy white chocolate frosting. Perfect for celebrations, this delightful dessert will impress any crowd.

  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 10-12 1x

Ingredients

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Cake:

  1. 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  2. 1½ cups granulated sugar
  3. 1 teaspoon baking soda
  4. 1 teaspoon salt
  5. 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  6. 1½ cups vegetable oil
  7. 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  8. 2 large eggs, room temperature
  9. 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  10. 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  11. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  12. 1 teaspoon purple food coloring

Frosting:

  1. 1 pound cream cheese, softened
  2. 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  3. 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food colorings, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together until smooth.
  9. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and continue beating until fluffy.
  10. Frost the cooled cake layers and assemble the cake.

Notes

  • Adjust the purple color intensity to preference by varying the food coloring ratio.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Cake flour can be used instead of all-purpose flour for a softer texture.
  • Author: Jane Doe
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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