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Purple Velvet Cake

Purple Velvet Cake Recipe with Dreamy White Chocolate Frosting

This Purple Velvet Cake captivates with its vibrant hue and delightful taste, making it a perfect dessert for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free blend for lighter option.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Swap with coconut sugar for healthier alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is ideal.
  • 0.5 cup Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed for a vibrant color.
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil is a good substitute.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Mix milk with vinegar as substitute.
  • 2 large Eggs Aquafaba as a vegan substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works too.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla.
  • 1 tablespoon Red and Purple Food Coloring Use natural options like purple sweet potato for health.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces White Chocolate High-quality melts well.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Vegan alternatives available.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Dairy-free margarine is a substitute.
  • 3 cups Confectioners’ Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Toothpick
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans, lining bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well blended.
  3. In a large bowl, combine vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
  6. Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Frosting
  1. Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl and let it cool slightly.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and melted white chocolate.
  3. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Place one layer of cake on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then place the second layer.
  2. Frost the sides and top of the cake. Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Decorate with edible flowers or chocolate curls for a beautiful presentation.

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