Creating Purple Velvet Delight is a straightforward yet enjoyable process. Follow these steps to achieve a magnificent cake:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
4. Add Food Color: Mix the purple food coloring into the wet ingredients until evenly incorporated.
5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until no lumps remain and the mixture is smooth.
6. Divide the Batter: Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when done.
8. Cool: After baking, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 15 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed. Add vanilla and heavy cream, adjusting for consistency until fluffy.
10. Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the other layer on top and frost the sides and top as desired.
11. Decorate: Add purple sprinkles or other decorative elements for an exciting finish.