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Decadent Royal Purple Velvet Cake

Decadent Royal Purple Velvet Cake

This Decadent Royal Purple Velvet Cake is a stunning twist on the classic recipe, perfect for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon purple food coloring

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Wire racks

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine sugar, oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  5. Add buttermilk, vanilla, and food coloring to the wet mixture. Mix well.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 30gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cake by adding chocolate chips or almond extract for added flavor.

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