Description
A moist and velvety cake with a stunning deep purple hue, perfect for celebrations. This recipe offers a visually striking dessert with a unique flavor profile and a tender crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon purple food coloring (gel preferred)
- Cream cheese frosting (for assembly)
- Sprinkles or edible gold dust (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 20-25 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare your cream cheese frosting or your favorite frosting recipe while the cakes cool.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
- Place the second layer on top of the first and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Optionally, decorate with sprinkles or edible gold dust.
Notes
- For a more vibrant purple, use a professional gel food coloring.
- Ensure all wet ingredients like eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for even blending.
- Use a sharp, warm knife for clean slices.
- Consider pairing with vanilla ice cream or fruit compote.
- Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- For long-term storage, wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg