Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon purple food coloring
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix together oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and food coloring in another bowl until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form for the frosting.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla; continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Frost between the layers and on top of the cooled cake.
- Serve and enjoy your vibrant Royal Purple Velvet Cake!
Notes
Serve at room temperature for best flavor. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg