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Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake

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Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert that combines rich red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake, and fresh strawberry flavor. It’s the ultimate indulgence for holidays, birthdays, or any special celebration.

Ingredients

  • For the Red Velvet Cake Layers:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • For the Cheesecake Layer:
  • 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Strawberry Topping:
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • For the Frosting (Optional):
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Make the Cheesecake: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla. Pour into a parchment-lined 8-inch springform pan. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until set. Cool completely, then chill for 2–4 hours or overnight.
  • Make the Red Velvet Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until smooth.
  • Divide batter between two greased and floured 8-inch cake pans. Bake 22–25 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Prepare Strawberry Topping: In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit 15–30 minutes to release juices.
  • Make Frosting (Optional): Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
  • Assemble: Place one red velvet cake layer on a serving plate. Add cheesecake layer on top. Then add second cake layer. Frost the top and sides if using frosting.
  • Spoon strawberries and their juice over the top just before serving.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought red velvet cake mix to save time.
  • Cheesecake can be made a day ahead and kept chilled.
  • Decorate with white chocolate shavings or whipped cream for extra flair.

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