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 not only looks spectacular but is also dairy-free! Perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your dessert cravings, this cake is a feast for the eyes and the palate. With its vibrant shades of purple, this cake is sure to be the centerpiece of your dessert table, captivating guests with its beauty and deliciousness.

What makes this cake truly special is its light and fluffy texture, achieved through a delightful meringue frosting that is both airy and sweet. The combination of the moist cake layers and the silky frosting creates a heavenly experience in every bite. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes to whip up, making it an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a tea party, or just want to treat yourself, this Purple Ombre Layer Cake is the perfect dessert to impress. The vibrant colors and delightful flavors will leave everyone asking for seconds. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner baker, and get ready to create a dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. 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 245F 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%