Red Velvet Cheesecake is a rich, eye-catching dessert that combines moist red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake layers. Itās perfect for celebrations, holidays, or anytime you want an impressive dessert.
Red Velvet Cheesecake š
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Red food coloring
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 450 g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 225 g cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3ā4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the cheesecake layer
Preheat oven to 160Ā°C (325Ā°F).
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
Pour into a lined springform pan.
Bake for about 40ā45 minutes.
Cool completely, then chill.
2. Make the red velvet cake
Increase oven to 175Ā°C (350Ā°F).
Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
In another bowl whisk:
- Buttermilk
- Oil
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Vinegar
- Red coloring
Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Divide into two cake pans and bake for 25ā30 minutes.
Cool completely.
3. Assemble
Place one red velvet cake layer on a plate.
Add chilled cheesecake layer on top.
Cover with second cake layer.
4. Frost the cake
Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy.
Spread frosting over the entire cake.
Decorate with crumbs, berries, or chocolate shavings if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled with:
- Fresh strawberries
- Coffee
- Hot chocolate
