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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is an indulgent dessert that beautifully combines the rich cocoa flavor of red velvet cake with the creamy, tangy sweetness of strawberry cheesecake. This showstopping cake is perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or holiday celebrations. With its vibrant red layers, luscious cheesecake filling, and silky cream cheese frosting, it’s a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious.

Ingredients

or the Red Velvet Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring

For the Strawberry Cheesecake Layer:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries, pureed

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberry Cheesecake:

    • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
    • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and strawberry puree.
    • Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

  2. Make the Red Velvet Cake:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
    • In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, buttermilk, vinegar, and red food coloring.
    • Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
    • Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely.

  3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until smooth.

  4. Assemble the Cake:

    • Place one red velvet cake layer on a serving plate.
    • Gently place the chilled strawberry cheesecake layer on top.
    • Add the second red velvet cake layer.
    • Frost the entire cake with cream cheese frosting.

  5. Decorate and Serve:

    • Garnish with fresh strawberries.
    • Chill before slicing for best results. Enjoy!

Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/red-velvet-strawberry-cheesecake/