This purple ombre cake from Tummy Train is an edible work of art. Each layer of this vanilla cake is colored a different shade of purple. Strawberry jam (or your favorite jam) is spread between the cake layers to add a fruity dimension to the dessert. Freshly whipped buttercream icing is used to frost the outside of the cake and decorate it. Purple ombre cake is a beautiful dessert, perfect to celebrate any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
355 grams (about 2 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour*
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
225 milliliters (less than 1 cup) milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
400 grams (about 1 3/4 cups) caster sugar
225 grams (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 medium eggs
Purple or violet food color
Choice of berry jam**, to spread between layers
For the icing:
400 grams (about 3 1/2 cups) confectioner’s sugar, sifted
275 grams (about 2.5 sticks) salted butter, chopped into cubes and softened to room temperature
Extra table salt to taste
Sprinkles, to decorate (optional)
For full recipe instructions, click here.
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