Welcome to our guide on making a Purple Velvet Cake. This vibrant and eye-catching cake is perfect for special occasions, offering a delicious twist on the classic red velvet cake. With its moist, tender crumb and rich cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to impress your guests. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
To prepare a Purple Velvet Cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Purple food coloring (gel or liquid)
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt