𝑻𝒊𝒆-𝑫𝒚𝒆 𝑷𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑽𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒌𝒆 🎂

𝑻𝒊𝒆-𝑫𝒚𝒆 𝑷𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑽𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒌𝒆 🎂

Ingredients:

For the cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons purple food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. In another bowl, mix together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, purple food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the cream cheese frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy.
9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
10. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
11. Optional: Use food coloring to create a tie-dye effect on the frosting.
12. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 25-30 minutes | Total Time: Approximately 2 hours | Servings: 12 slices