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Royal Purple Velvet Cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting

Royal Purple Velvet Cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting

Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Royal Purple Velvet Cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting. This visually stunning dessert is perfect for any celebration, featuring a moist, velvety texture and a rich cocoa-vanilla flavor that will captivate your guests. The vibrant purple hue adds an eye-catching touch to your dessert table, making it the centerpiece of birthdays, anniversaries, or holiday gatherings. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, even novice bakers can create this elegant cake that’s sure to impress.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fine flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1⅓ cups buttermilk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 heaping tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • A dash of purple liquid food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour and cocoa powder together.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined. Incorporate food coloring.
  5. Combine baking soda and vinegar; fold into batter.
  6. Divide batter between pans; bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
  • Author: Dahlia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating citrus zest into the batter or frosting. Allow all ingredients to reach room temperature for optimal mixing results.