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Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

This Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe blends cocoa cake, cream cheese, and vanilla into a soft, creamy dessert that’s perfect for birthdays or cozy baking days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
chill time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 round cake pans (8 or 9-inch)
  • 1 springform pan (for cheesecake)
  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Baking paper (parchment paper)
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula (for frosting, optional but helpful)
  • Knife for clean slicing

Ingredients
  

For the Red Velvet Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 2 cups cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons flour

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 2 cups cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3 –4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Layer

  • I always start with the cheesecake because it needs time to cool completely.
  • Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  • Line your springform pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Add sugar and mix well.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
  • Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and flour.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake for about 40–45 minutes. The center should be slightly soft but not liquid.
  • Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours (overnight is even better).

Step 2: Make the Red Velvet Cake

  • Now comes the fun part—the beautiful red cake layers.
  • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  • In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
  • Slowly mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly into two pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before assembling.

Step 3: Prepare the Frosting

  • Cream cheese frosting is what ties everything together.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar gradually.
  • Mix in vanilla extract.
  • You should get a smooth, creamy frosting that spreads easily.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

  • This is my favorite part—where everything comes together beautifully.
  • Place one red velvet cake layer on your serving plate.
  • Add a thin layer of frosting.
  • Carefully place the cheesecake layer on top.
  • Add another thin layer of frosting.
  • Place the second red velvet cake layer on top.
  • Now frost the entire cake—top and sides.
  • You can keep it simple or decorate with crumbs, swirls, or even white chocolate shavings.
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