Description
A stunning layered dessert combining rich red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1–2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and bake the cheesecake layer by beating 16 oz cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Pour into a greased 9-inch springform pan and bake for 40–45 minutes. Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F for the red velvet cake layers. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Gradually mix wet and dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter between two greased 9-inch round cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let layers cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat 8 oz cream cheese with 1/2 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by placing one red velvet layer on a serving plate, topping with the chilled cheesecake layer, and finishing with the second red velvet layer. Frost the entire cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg