RECIPE for Purple Velvet Cake:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 2 large egg yolks
– 2 teaspoons purple food coloring
– 1 teaspoon red food coloring
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cream cheese frosting:
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F 175C. Grease and flour three 9-inch 23cm round cake pans.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Beat butter and eggs. Add food coloring and mix.
4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
5. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter. Gradually add powdered sugar.
8. Assemble cake layers with frosting.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 420
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 80mg
Sodium: 350mg
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 28g
Protein: 4g
Variations:
1. Add-ins: Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
2. Purple Ombre: Gradually decrease food coloring intensity.
3. Salted Caramel: Drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
Tips:
1. Use high-quality food coloring.
2. Dont overmix.
3. Adjust frosting consistency.
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