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Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Red Velvet Cheesecake. Layers of moist red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, create a show-stopping treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the red velvet cake layer:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the cheesecake layer:

  • 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the red velvet layer: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, beat in egg and vanilla, mix in buttermilk, food coloring, and vinegar. Gradually add dry ingredients, spread batter in pan.
  3. Make the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, stir in vanilla. Pour over red velvet batter.
  4. Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes, cool in oven with door cracked, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla, spread over chilled cheesecake.

Notes

  • For a cleaner slice, dip your knife in hot water between cuts.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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