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1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and purple food coloring (start with 1 teaspoon and adjust as needed).
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, white vinegar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Pour and Bake:
Divide the 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:
Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and gradually mix in the sifted confectioners’ sugar until fully combined and fluffy.
8. Frost the Cake:
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
9. Serve:
Slice and enjoy your delicious Purple Velvet Cake!
