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Royal Purple Velvet Cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting delights your taste buds!

Royal Purple Velvet Cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting delights your taste buds with its rich flavor and stunning color.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon purple food coloring gel or liquid
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, purple food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. 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.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  8. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  9. Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  11. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the frosting.
  • You can also substitute the purple food coloring with red or blue for a different color effect.
  • For a fun twist, add sprinkles or edible glitter on top of the frosted cake.

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