Description
A decadent dessert combining red velvet cake layers with creamy strawberry cheesecake, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ounce red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in buttermilk, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- For the cheesecake: In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, then fold in strawberries.
- Pour red velvet batter into one pan. Pour cheesecake batter into the other. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely. Stack the cheesecake layer on top of the red velvet layer and frost as desired.
Notes
Ensure strawberries are fresh and not overripe for the best flavor. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 7g