Description
Purple Ombre Layer Cake is a stunning dessert that captivates with its gradient of purple hues and layers of moist vanilla cake, generously adorned with rich buttercream. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any day you want to celebrate, this cake delights both the eyes and the palate – making it a memorable centerpiece at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Purple gel food coloring (to achieve desired shades)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans.
- Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into three bowls; tint each with varying amounts of purple food coloring.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg