Description
A decadent dessert combining rich red velvet cake layers with creamy cheesecake, beautifully presented in a trifle dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 box red velvet cake mix (or homemade red velvet cake)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the red velvet cake according to package instructions.
- Bake in a 9×13-inch pan and let cool completely before cutting into cubes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a trifle dish or glasses, layer red velvet cake cubes followed by cheesecake filling. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Top with cheesecake filling and garnish if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, consider using buttermilk instead of water in your red velvet cake mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg