Ingredients:
Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp white distilled vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp (or more) purple food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 pound cream cheese, softened
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
Preheat and Prepare Pans:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red and purple food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine Ingredients:
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until the batter is smooth.
Bake:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting:
Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.
Assemble Cake:
Frost the cake layers and assemble the cake.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Calories: Approximately 400 kcal per slice
Tips:
Adjust the purple food coloring to your desired hue.
Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smooth frosting.
Consider using cake flour for an even softer texture.
This vibrant and whimsical cake is perfect for special occasions and will surely be a showstopper at any gathering. Enjoy!
