Purple velvet cake recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons purple food coloring (adjust to desired shade)

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and well combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. In one bowl, add the cocoa powder and mix until fully incorporated. In the other bowl, add the purple food coloring and mix until you achieve the desired shade of purple.
  6. Pour the purple batter into one prepared cake pan and the chocolate batter into the other. Use a spatula to smooth the tops.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  11. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  12. Slice and serve your delicious Purple Velvet Cake!

Enjoy your beautiful and tasty cake!

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