Description
Indulgent red velvet strawberry cheesecake brings luxurious layers of crimson cake and creamy filling together in perfect harmony. Sweet strawberry notes and rich cream cheese create a dessert that whispers pure decadence with each silky slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Strawberry Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by thoroughly coating with grease and flour.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, blend the wet ingredients, mixing buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth and uniform.
- Carefully pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, gently folding and stirring until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a level surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without any raw batter.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely within the pan, ensuring the cake sets and maintains its structure.
Notes
- Customize color intensity by adjusting red food coloring amount for deeper or lighter red velvet shade.
- Balance vinegar and buttermilk carefully to ensure perfect cake texture and subtle tangy flavor.
- Consider gluten-free alternative by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour for dietary restrictions.
- Chill cake thoroughly before adding cheesecake layer to prevent crumbling and maintain clean, professional presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg