Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
Red velvet cake with vanilla cheesecake.
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Ingredients
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Directions for Red Velvet Cheesecake
- 1
Prepare the Red Velvet Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- 4
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- 7
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- 8
Add the sour cream, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 9
Assemble the Cheesecake
Once the red velvet cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate.
- 10
Spread half of the cheesecake filling on top of the first layer.
- 11
Add the second layer of the red velvet cake and top with the remaining cheesecake filling.
- 12
Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
