Description
A stunning dessert that combines classic red velvet cake and velvety cheesecake, topped with fresh strawberries for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 450 g cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or flour
- 2–3 cups fresh strawberries (halved)
- ¼ cup strawberry jam (warmed) or apricot glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 165°C (325°F). Prepare a 23 cm (9-inch) springform pan by lining with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a larger bowl, mix vegetable oil, ¾ cup granulated sugar, buttermilk (or milk with vinegar), egg, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring. Combine with the dry mixture until smooth and pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 15–18 minutes, then cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in heavy cream (or sour cream), vanilla extract, and cornstarch without overmixing. Pour over the cooled red velvet base.
- Wrap the pan in aluminum foil for a water bath, place in a larger dish filled with hot water, and bake for 55–65 minutes, until edges set but the center jiggles slightly. Cool in the oven with the door cracked for an hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Decorate by arranging halved strawberries in a circular crown on top and brush with warmed strawberry jam or apricot glaze.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother filling. Bake in a water bath to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, red velvet, dessert, strawberry, creamy, indulgent, cake