Purple Velvet Berry Bliss Cake

Purple Velvet Berry Bliss Cake

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp purple food coloring

For the berry filling:

• 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch

For the cream cheese frosting:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp purple food coloring

Directions:

• Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour into two greased 9-inch cake pans. Bake for 28-30 minutes.
• Berry filling: Cook berries, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
• Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until creamy. Add powdered sugar and purple food coloring, beat until smooth.
• Assemble: Slice each cake in two layers horizontally. Layer cake, spread berry filling, top with another cake layer. Frost and decorate with fresh berries.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes | Kcal: 580 kcal | Servings: 12