Decadent Royal Purple Velvet Cake Recipe

Absolutely! A Decadent Royal Purple Velvet Cake is a stunning twist on the classic red velvet cake — rich, moist, and luxurious with a deep purple hue and luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or when you just want to feel fancy.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)

• 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs (room temperature)

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

• Purple gel food coloring (start with 1 teaspoon, adjust for desired intensity)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake Batter:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.

• In another bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, vinegar, and purple food coloring.

• Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth. Adjust the purple color until it’s a deep royal shade.

2. Bake the Cakes:

• Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.

• Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

• Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

3. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• Beat cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy.

• Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

• Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until smooth.

4. Assemble the Cake:

• Place one cake layer on a serving plate.

• Spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.

• Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the entire cake generously.

• Smooth the frosting or create swirls for a more rustic look.

5. Decorate (Optional but fabulous):

• Sprinkle with edible glitter, purple sanding sugar, or crushed freeze-dried berries for a glamorous finish.

• Garnish with fresh berries, flowers, or chocolate curls for a royal touch.

Pro Tip:

For an extra pop of color, you can tint part of the frosting a lighter lavender shade for contrast piping or decorative swirls.