Description
A decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Whipped cream (to taste)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- While the cake cools, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add in the vanilla, then the eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated. Fold in the sour cream if using.
- Once the cake has cooled, cut it horizontally to make two layers. Place the first layer back in the springform pan, pour in half of the cheesecake filling, and then top with the second layer. Pour the remaining cheesecake filling on top.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 50-60 minutes. The edges should be set, and the center will be slightly jiggly.
- Allow it to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with fresh strawberries and whipped cream before serving. Optionally, add chocolate shavings.
Notes
Don’t rush the cooling process; letting the cheesecake chill enhances its flavor and texture. Feel free to experiment with other toppings such as blueberries or raspberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg