Description
A love story in dessert form layers of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake topped with juicy strawberries. This showstopping treat is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want to wow your crowd.
Ingredients
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- Cheesecake Layer:
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temp
- ¾ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- Red Velvet Cake Layers:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup neutral oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tsp red food coloring
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, halved
- 2 tbsp warmed strawberry or apricot jam (optional glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. Bake in a water bath for 50 minutes. Chill completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In separate bowls, mix dry and wet cake ingredients. Combine, divide into two pans, and bake 25 minutes. Cool layers completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
- Place one red velvet cake layer on a plate, add cheesecake layer, then top with second cake layer. Frost top and sides evenly.
- Top with halved strawberries and brush with jam for a glossy finish. Chill before slicing.
Notes
Chill all layers before assembling. Use gel food coloring for vibrant color. Brush strawberries with jam to keep them fresh and shiny.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 75 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg