Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich red velvet cake with smooth cheesecake, perfect for celebrations or a sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring until the batter is smooth and red.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
- Pour the red velvet batter into the prepared pans. Add spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with the remaining cheesecake mixture or cream cheese frosting. Decorate with swirls and cake crumbs if desired.
Notes
Serve at room temperature for the best flavor. Pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: red velvet, cheesecake, cake, dessert, celebration