How to Make Purple Velvet Cake: 7 Simple Steps for Perfect Layers

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons purple gel food coloring
• 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• Edible glitter
• Fresh berries
• White chocolate shavings