Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake
A stunning dessert that combines rich red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cake Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour Opt for high-quality flour for best results.
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar.
- 2 large Eggs Room temperature eggs yield better results.
- 1-2 tablespoons Red food coloring Use gel coloring for vibrant results.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
Cheesecake Layer Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cream cheese Softened to room temperature.
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 large Eggs Room temperature eggs.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese Softened to room temperature.
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter Softened.
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation of Red Velvet Cake
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar, mixing well.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased springform pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Preparation of Cheesecake Layer
- In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, granulated sugar, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
- After the red velvet layer has cooled, pour the cheesecake mixture over the top and smooth it out.
- Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes until set.
Preparation of Frosting and Assembly
- Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla to make the frosting.
- Once the cheesecake has cooled, assemble the layers with cream cheese frosting in between.
- Cover the whole cake with remaining frosting and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients. This cake can be made a day ahead to enhance the flavors.