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Purple Ombre Layer Cake

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The Purple Ombre Layer Cake is a visually stunning dessert that combines rich vanilla and berry flavors in three beautifully layered shades of purple. Perfect for any celebration, this cake not only delights the eyes but also tantalizes the taste buds, making it an unforgettable centerpiece for birthdays, weddings, or just because! With its simple recipe and customizable options, bakers of all levels will find joy in creating this sweet masterpiece.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 5 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Purple gel food coloring
  • For the Buttercream Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter (softened), 4 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
  5. Divide batter into three bowls; tint one light purple, one medium purple, and one dark purple using gel food coloring.
  6. Pour each colored batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Stack layers with buttercream frosting in between and frost the outside of the cake.

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