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Purple Velvet Cake

Purple Velvet Cake
Experience the enchanting Purple Velvet Cake that will mesmerize your taste buds with its vibrant color and rich cream cheese frosting. This whimsical dessert is perfect for special occasions and those who appreciate a unique culinary experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Serving Size 12

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon purple food coloring or enough to achieve desired color

Instructions

  • Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
  • Beat together oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Add purple food coloring.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until smooth.
  • Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool before frosting.

Notes

For a more intense purple color, adjust the amount of purple food coloring used.