Purple Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (1 oz.) purple food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (homemade or store-bought)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease, flour, and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until well blended.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry, stirring until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans, bake for ~30 minutes. Cool in pans, then on a wire rack.
- Once cool, frost with cream cheese frosting. Decorate as desired.
Variations & Tips:
- Enhance flavor with almond extract.
- Make buttermilk with milk and lemon juice or vinegar.
- Adjust food coloring for desired purple intensity.
- Try baking in a bundt pan for a different look, drizzling with icing.
- Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting.
- Remember, perfection comes with practice. Enjoy the process!
Embrace the art of baking with this playful and delicious Purple Velvet Cake. Its rich, moist texture and eye-catching hue are sure to make it a hit at any event. Happy baking, and here's to creating joyful moments and delectable masterpieces!