Purple Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Purple Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 

This Purple Velvet Cake is a stunning twist on the classic red velvet, featuring vibrant purple color and rich flavor! Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you want to impress. Each slice is moist, tender, and beautifully colorful, making it a delightful centerpiece for any occasion! 🍇💛

📝 Ingredients:

• For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 🍬
• 1 tsp baking soda 🧁
• 1 tsp baking powder 🧁
• 1 tsp salt 🧂
• 1 cup vegetable oil 🛢️
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 🥛
• 3 large eggs 🥚
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract 🍨
• 2 tbsp purple food coloring (or as needed) 

• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
• 4 cups powdered sugar 🍬
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍨
• 2-3 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency) 🥛

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients:

In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring until smooth.

4️⃣ Combine Mixtures:

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined and smooth.

5️⃣ Bake the Cakes:

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

6️⃣ Prepare the Frosting:

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. If the frosting is too thick, add milk a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

7️⃣ Frost the Cake:

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.

8️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:

Slice into this beautiful Purple Velvet Cake and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors! Perfect for any celebration or just because! 🍰🎂💜

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Bake Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Servings: 12

Enjoy your Purple Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!