Description
A stunning and delicious cake with layers of vibrant purple hues, perfect for any special occasion. This Purple Ombre Layer Cake will captivate your guests with its beauty and rich flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Purple food coloring (gel)
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- Purple food coloring (gel)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until smooth.
- Divide the batter: Split the batter into three bowls. Add purple food coloring to each, creating three different shades of purple.
- Bake the cakes: Pour each batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool.
- Make the frosting: Beat the butter for the frosting until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Divide the frosting into three bowls, adding purple food coloring to each.
- Assemble the cake: Layer the cakes, starting with the darkest color at the bottom and the lightest on top. Apply a crumb coat and chill for 30 minutes.
- Frost the cake: After chilling, cover the entire cake with the frosting, smoothing it out as you go to create the ombre effect.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you want a stronger purple color, add more gel food coloring, but avoid overdoing it, as too much can alter the texture.
- Chill the cake after applying the crumb coat to prevent the frosting from sliding.
- Feel free to get creative with the frosting by adding fresh flowers or edible glitter for a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg