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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

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A luxurious dessert that combines moist red velvet cake with a creamy vanilla cheesecake layer, topped with strawberry glaze, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream — perfect for festive and indulgent occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
  • 1 large egg (for cheesecake)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
  • 1/2 cup strawberry glaze or sauce
  • Whipped cream, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until set. Cool completely, then freeze for easier stacking.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  6. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  8. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
  9. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely.
  10. Place one red velvet cake layer on a serving plate. Add the cheesecake layer, then top with the second red velvet layer.
  11. Pour strawberry glaze over the top and decorate with halved fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
  12. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Freezing the cheesecake layer helps with clean stacking and slicing.
  • You can use store-bought or homemade strawberry glaze.
  • For added flavor, brush cake layers lightly with strawberry syrup before assembling.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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