Description
Elevate your dessert game with this stunning Royal Purple Velvet Cake. Moist and fluffy, with a vibrant purple hue and a hint of cocoa, it’s perfect for special occasions or as a show-stopping centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp purple food coloring gel (for best vibrancy)
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Then, stir in the vinegar.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before frosting with cream cheese frosting. Decorate with extra purple sprinkles or edible glitter for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For an extra moist cake, you can add a little more buttermilk.
- Pair with a cream cheese frosting for a delicious contrast to the cake’s sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
