Purple Ombre Layer Cake

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Purple Ombre Layer Cake
30 min.
8
633kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a stunning Purple Ombre Layer Cake that is not only visually captivating but also completely dairy-free! Perfect for any celebration or simply as a delightful treat, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends with its vibrant hues and delicious flavors. The ombre effect, created by using different shades of purple, adds a touch of elegance that makes this dessert a showstopper at any gathering.

What makes this cake even more appealing is its quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, allowing you to whip up a delightful dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. With a total of 633 calories per serving, this cake is a satisfying indulgence that balances sweetness with a light texture. The combination of fluffy egg whites and a homemade sugar syrup creates a light and airy frosting that perfectly complements the moist layers of cake.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a tea party, or simply treating yourself, this Purple Ombre Layer Cake is the perfect choice. Its eye-catching design and delicious taste will leave everyone asking for seconds. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a masterpiece that not only tastes amazing but also looks like a work of art!

Ingredients

  • boxes cake mix white
  • serving purple gel food coloring 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • 0.7 cup water 
  •  egg whites room temperature
  • 0.1 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray four 8- or 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray with flour.
  2. Make cake batter as directed on boxes. Divide batter equally among 4 bowls.
  3. Add food color to make 4 different shades of the same color.
  4. Pour batter into pans.
  5. Bake and cool as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds.
  6. In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar and water to boiling. Cook to 245°F on candy thermometer.
  7. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs whites, cream of tartar and salt with electric mixer on high speed until peaks form.
  8. Reduce speed to low; slowly pour sugar syrup into egg whites. Increase speed to high; beat about 7 minutes or until sides of bowl are cool to the touch. Beat in vanilla.
  9. Spread 1 tablespoon frosting on cake plate to act as glue.
  10. Place 1 cake layer on plate.
  11. Spread with thin layer of frosting. Repeat to use all layers. Frost cake completely with remaining frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories633kcal
Protein4.09%
Fat6.89%
Carbs89.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.76
Glycemic Load
26.18
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
10.231304284671%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:632.6kcal
31.63%
Fat:4.91g
7.55%
Saturated Fat:2.52g
15.77%
Carbohydrates:142.66g
47.55%
Net Carbohydrates:141.23g
51.36%
Sugar:91.96g
102.17%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:952.14mg
41.4%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:6.55g
13.1%
Phosphorus:437.29mg
43.73%
Calcium:284.89mg
28.49%
Folate:90.93µg
22.73%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.85%
Selenium:13.59µg
19.42%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.73%
Vitamin B3:3.1mg
15.49%
Iron:2.55mg
14.17%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.45%
Vitamin E:1.12mg
7.5%
Fiber:1.42g
5.69%
Copper:0.11mg
5.68%
Zinc:0.6mg
4.03%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.02%
Magnesium:15.71mg
3.93%
Vitamin K:3.49µg
3.32%
Potassium:107.7mg
3.08%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.84%