Description
A stunning dessert combining rich red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake, and a burst of strawberry flavor, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 oz red food coloring
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups strawberry preserves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
- Whipped cream swirls for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans and one springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla, then mix until creamy. Pour the cheesecake batter into the springform pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until just set. Cool completely, then chill.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a separate large bowl.
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix in buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Divide the red velvet batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 28–32 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy for the frosting. Add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the cake by placing one red velvet cake layer on a serving plate. Add a thin layer of frosting.
- Carefully place the cheesecake layer on top, then frost lightly again before adding the final red velvet layer.
- Frost the entire cake smoothly with cream cheese frosting.
- Warm the strawberry preserves slightly with lemon juice, then pour over the top center of the cake.
- Pipe whipped cream swirls around the edges and decorate with fresh strawberries.
- Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Serve cold for the creamiest texture and flavor.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Freeze individual slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, red velvet, strawberry, dessert, layered cake, special occasions