Description
A delicious and visually stunning dessert that combines the rich flavor of red velvet cake with a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (pureed, about 8–10 strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Fresh strawberries (halved, for topping)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before moving on.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the pureed strawberries, ensuring everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry cheesecake mixture until light and fluffy.
- Once the red velvet cake has cooled, carefully remove it from the springform pan and place it on your serving dish.
- Spread the strawberry cheesecake filling evenly on top of the red velvet cake.
- Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry halves on top. Optionally, add a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Chill the cheesecake for a longer time if you prefer a firmer filling.
- Garnish just before serving for best presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg