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Elegant Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake Recipe

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A stunning layered dessert combining moist red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, all wrapped in a fluffy cream cheese frosting. Ideal for special occasions.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Layer:

  • 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese (softened)

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Red Velvet Cake:

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1½ cups vegetable oil

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 tbsp red gel food coloring

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Frosting:

  • 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 3½ cups powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Cheesecake: Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Pour into lined 9-inch pan and bake 40–45 minutes. Cool and chill overnight.

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Combine with dry ingredients. Divide into two pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until fluffy.

  • Assemble: Stack red velvet layer, cheesecake, and second red velvet layer. Frost all over with cream cheese frosting. Chill before slicing.

Notes

Freeze cheesecake for easier stacking. Decorate with crumbs or white chocolate.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/elegant-red-velvet-cheesecake-cake-recipe/