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purple velvet cake recipe

Purple Velvet Cake Recipe: 7 Delicious Reasons to Indulge

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and moist purple velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons purple food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  6. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Can be decorated with edible flowers.
  • For a deeper color, add more food coloring.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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