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Purple Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

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Purple Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is a stunning and delicious twist on the classic velvet cake. Featuring moist, rich layers of deep purple cake and a luscious white chocolate cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any special occasion. Elegant, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 2 tsp purple food coloring

For the White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
  • 6 oz white chocolate (melted and cooled)

Instructions

Prepare the Cake:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. Sift the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, vinegar, vanilla, red food coloring, and purple food coloring until smooth.
  4. Combine the Batter: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Bake: Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the Cakes: Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting:

  1. Melt the White Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  2. Beat the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Sugar and Chocolate: Gradually mix in the confectioners’ sugar, then stir in the melted white chocolate. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Frost the Layers: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread an even layer of frosting on top.
  2. Stack and Frost: Add the second cake layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides.
  3. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing to set the frosting.

Notes

  • For a darker purple cake, adjust the purple food coloring.
  • To make it gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute.
  • For a berry twist, add fresh blueberries or blackberries between the layers.
  • If using white chocolate chips, make sure they are high-quality and melt smoothly.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cake, Celebration Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian