Description
Indulgent royal purple velvet cake brings regal elegance to dessert tables with its mesmerizing color and luxurious texture. Silky layers of deep purple sponge adorned with cream cheese frosting promise a royal treat that delights both eyes and palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
Color and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon purple food coloring gel
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by lightly coating with grease and a dusting of flour.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder – using a whisk to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Create a separate mixture combining vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring, whisking until the liquid becomes uniform and vibrant.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the liquid ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing. Incorporate the vinegar during the final moments of mixing.
- Evenly distribute the cake batter between the prepared pans, ensuring a balanced volume in each pan.
- Slide the pans into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake’s center – it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- Remove cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely within the pans, preventing potential structural damage during removal.
- Once cooled, frost the cake layers with cream cheese frosting, creating a smooth and even coating.
- Enhance the cake’s visual appeal by sprinkling purple decorative elements like edible glitter or specialty sprinkles across the surface.
Notes
- Swap purple food coloring with natural alternatives like beetroot juice or purple sweet potato puree for a healthier, vibrant color without artificial additives.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter and more even cake texture, preventing potential lumps or uneven mixing.
- Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the flour mixture to create an extra tender, soft crumb that melts in your mouth.
- For dairy-free version, replace buttermilk with almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar and use coconut cream in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg