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Purple Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A stunning twist on the classic red velvet cake, this Purple Velvet Cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 2 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp of baking soda
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1 tsp of cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 cups of vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp of red food coloring
  • 1 tsp of white distilled vinegar
  • 1 tsp of vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp (or more, as needed for color) of purple food coloring
  • 1 pound of cream cheese, softened
  • 2 sticks of unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp of vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 4 cups of sifted confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a larger bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red and purple food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  10. Frost the first cake layer, add the second layer, and frost the entire cake.

Notes

  • Add more purple food coloring for a deeper purple hue.
  • Ensure all refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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