Description
A luscious dessert combining the elegance of red velvet cake with the creamy goodness of cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp red food coloring or beetroot powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh berries (for garnish)
- Red velvet cake crumbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Mix in sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and flour until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled red velvet cake layer.
- Bake the cheesecake for 40-50 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool for an hour at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form, then spread over the top of the cheesecake.
- Garnish with fresh berries and red velvet cake crumbs, then slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Avoid over-mixing the cheesecake filling once the eggs are added to prevent air bubbles. Consider using a water bath to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg