Ingredients
– For the Red Velvet Cake:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
– 1 cup vegetable oil
– 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tablespoons red food coloring
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon white vinegar
– For the Cheesecake Filling:
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
– For Assembly:
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
– Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Creating the Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Delight is straightforward if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare Red Velvet Batter:
– In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
– In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until well combined.
– Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
3. Bake Red Velvet Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
4. Prepare Cheesecake Filling:
– In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
– Add the eggs, vanilla, and flour and mix well until fully incorporated.
5. Bake Cheesecake Layer: Pour the cheesecake filling into a greased 9-inch round cake pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30-35 minutes or until the center is slightly set. Let it cool completely.
6. Assemble the Cake:
– Once the red velvet cakes and cheesecake are completely cool, level the tops if needed.
– Place one layer of red velvet cake on a serving plate. Top with a layer of cheesecake, followed by a second red velvet cake layer.
– Finish by topping with the remaining cheesecake and decorate with sliced strawberries.
7. Chill: Refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing to allow the flavors to meld together.
These steps will guide you in crafting this incredible dessert with ease.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal (approximate)
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 5g