Purple Ombre Layer Cake: A Gorgeous & Delicious Dessert
Experience the enchanting beauty of the Purple Ombre Layer Cake—a stunning dessert that combines elegance and flavor in every slice. With its delicate layers transitioning from soft lavender to deep plum, this cake is sure to impress at any celebration. Flavored with vanilla and enveloped in creamy buttercream, each bite offers a delightful blend of sweetness and moist texture. Perfect for birthdays or special occasions, this cake will create unforgettable memories around your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Purple gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three round cake pans with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
- 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 cakes to cool before frosting them with whipped buttercream made from powdered sugar, butter, and heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg