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Slice of purple velvet cake with white frosting and purple flower decoration

Purple Velvet Cake

Chef Bella
This Purple Velvet Cake is a vibrant and decadent twist on the classic red velvet, featuring a rich cocoa flavor and silky cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp purple food coloring
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 batch cream cheese frosting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  • Mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately, then add food coloring and vinegar.
  • Divide batter between pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.