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Purple Velvet Layer Cake – Soft Crumb & Creamy Frosting

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A rich and visually stunning purple velvet cake with soft layers, subtle cocoa notes, and luscious cream cheese or vanilla frosting—perfect for show-stopping celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2½ cups cake flour

  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

  • ½–1 tsp purple gel food coloring

Frosting (Cream Cheese Option):

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3½ cups powdered sugar

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch pans.

  • Whisk dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

  • In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and coloring.

  • Mix dry into wet until smooth.

  • Divide into pans. Bake 28–32 min. Cool completely.

  • For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and salt.

  • Frost cooled cake layers. Decorate as desired.

Notes

  • Use gel coloring for bold color

  • Chill layers before frosting for easier assembly

  • Try lavender extract for a unique twist

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/purple-velvet-layer-cake-soft-crumb-creamy-frosting/