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Purple Velvet Cake

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Dive into a world of vibrant hues and heavenly flavors with this Purple Velvet Cake—a delightful twist on the classic red velvet, guaranteed to enchant your taste buds.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp white distilled vinegar
  • 1 tsp purple food coloring
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 pound cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red and purple food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.
  8. Frost the cake layers and assemble the cake.

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