Royal Purple Velvet Cake Recipe: Bake Like Royalty - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
• 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp purple gel food coloring (adjust for desired shade)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 12 tbsps heavy cream (optional, for consistency)