Description
Purple Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is a visually stunning dessert that combines a rich, moist cake with a vibrant purple hue and creamy white chocolate frosting. Perfect for celebrations or any sweet occasion, this delectable treat is easy to make, ensuring it impresses both novice bakers and experienced chefs alike. Indulge in this delightful flavor experience that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp purple gel food coloring
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, followed by buttermilk and purple food coloring.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, melt white chocolate chips in intervals until smooth. Whip softened cream cheese with melted chocolate until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cakes generously with the white chocolate cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg