Royal Purple Velvet Cake: A Stunning Twist on a Classic Favorite
A bold and elegant twist on a classic, this Royal Purple Velvet Cake features a tender cocoa base, vibrant purple hue, and dreamy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups cake flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tsp purple gel food coloring or ½ cup ube/blueberry puree
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, combine eggs, oil, buttermilk, vinegar, and vanilla.
- 4. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined.
- 5. Fold in purple food coloring or puree until the desired shade is reached.
- 6. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- 7. Cool layers on wire rack before frosting.
- 8. Frost with cream cheese or lavender buttercream and decorate as desired.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for best vibrancy.
Pair with cream cheese or white chocolate frosting.
Add lemon juice to enhance purple from natural sources.