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Royal Purple Velvet Cake

Indulge in Royal Purple Velvet Cake with Creamy Frosting

This Royal Purple Velvet Cake combines a moist texture with rich cocoa and vanilla flavors, making it a stunning dessert for any celebration.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder Dark cocoa powder works well
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 3 large eggs At room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon purple liquid food coloring Gel food coloring recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Add gradually
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Oven
  • Cake pans
  • whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans by greasing and dusting them.
  2. Whisk together the flour and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time and then blend in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the buttermilk, stirring gently until just mixed.
  6. Add purple food coloring gradually until you achieve the desired hue.
  7. Mix baking soda with white vinegar, then fold this bubbly mixture into the batter.
  8. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Let the cakes cool for about 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Beat together cream cheese and butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to make the frosting.
  11. Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cooled cake layers and covering the outside.
  12. Garnish with edible flowers or sprinkles for a finishing touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature for batter blending. Don't overmix the batter for a light cake texture. Allow cake layers to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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