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th White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

th White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

4.7 from 24 reviews

Indulge in the rich, vibrant flavors of this Purple Velvet Cake with a luscious White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a colorful and decadent dessert.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • Purple gel food coloring (as needed)

Frosting:

  • 8 oz white chocolate (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prep pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and purple gel food coloring.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually incorporate wet ingredients into the dry mixture.
  5. Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  6. Make frosting: Melt white chocolate with cream, then blend with cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla.
  7. Frost cake: Layer and frost cooled cakes with the prepared frosting.
  8. Serve: Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a deeper purple hue, opt for gel food coloring.
  • Transform the recipe into cupcakes with a shorter baking time.

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