Description
A delicious and visually stunning Purple Velvet Cake topped with creamy white chocolate frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup purple food coloring (gel or liquid)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 6 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the melted white chocolate and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
- Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the frosting.
- You can also decorate the cake with edible purple flowers or sprinkles for a festive touch.
- If you prefer a lighter version, substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg