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Red velvet cheesecake with cream cheese topping

Red Velvet Cheesecake


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  • Author: Myla
  • Total Time: PT5H30M
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Red Velvet Cheesecake combines a moist red velvet cake base with a rich, creamy cheesecake layer for a stunning dessert.


Ingredients

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1¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup vegetable oil

1 large egg

½ cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 tablespoon red food coloring

16 ounces cream cheese softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar


Instructions

1. Preheat oven and prepare pan

2. Mix dry ingredients for cake

3. Mix wet ingredients and combine

4. Bake red velvet layer briefly

5. Beat cream cheese until smooth

6. Add sugar and eggs

7. Mix in sour cream and vanilla

8. Pour over red velvet layer

9. Bake until just set

10. Cool gradually and chill

11. Whip cream and decorate top

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients

Avoid overmixing cheesecake batter

Chill overnight for best texture

Freeze individual slices if needed

Serve well chilled

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg