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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A show-stopping dessert that combines the richness of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
  • 1 ½ cups strawberries (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While the cakes cool, prepare the cheesecake layer by beating the cream cheese until ultra-smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
  7. Once the cakes are completely cool, layer one cake on a serving plate, spread a generous layer of cheesecake filling on top, and then place the second cake on top.
  8. Finish by topping with freshly sliced strawberries.
  9. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let the layers set.

Notes

To prevent sogginess, add the strawberry topping just before serving if made in advance.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: cheesecake, red velvet, dessert, strawberries, cake

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