Purple Ombre Cake is a Work of Edible Art
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: February 27, 2012

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.