Purple Velvet Cake: A Stunning and Easy Recipe
A stunning purple velvet cake recipe that's simple and perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and utterly delicious!
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Purple food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring until the batter is evenly colored.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost and decorate as desired.