Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Red Velvet Cheesecake Bliss. A decadent combination of rich red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with fresh berries and cake crumbs.
Ingredients
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Red Velvet Cake Layer:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp red food coloring or beetroot powder for natural option
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish (optional):
- Fresh berries
- Red velvet cake crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Layer: Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, and pour into a cake pan.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and flour, then pour over the red velvet cake layer.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the cake, let it cool, then refrigerate.
- Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Spread whipped cream on top, garnish, and serve chilled.
Notes
- If using beetroot powder for coloring, adjust the quantity to achieve your desired shade of red.
- You can customize the garnish with your favorite toppings like chocolate shavings or caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg