Description
A delightful blend of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring until well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring until smooth and red.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
- Pour the red velvet batter into the prepared pans. Add spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
- Frost with the remaining cheesecake mix or cream cheese frosting. Decorate with swirls and crumbs for a finishing touch.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or decorative sprinkles. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: red velvet, cheesecake, cake, dessert, celebration