Description
A delightful Royal Purple Velvet Cake with creamy vanilla frosting that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons purple food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, purple food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat on high speed for 3-5 minutes until fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add a layer of fresh berries between the cake layers for added flavor and texture.
- To make a chocolate version, substitute ½ cup of flour with unsweetened cocoa powder and adjust the food coloring to achieve the desired purple hue.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 58g
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: Not specified
Keywords: Royal Purple Velvet Cake, Creamy Vanilla Frosting, Velvet Cake Recipe