Description
A stunning dessert that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the creamy texture of cheesecake, perfect for celebrations or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the sides with parchment.
- Cheesecake Layer: Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the sugar and flour. Mix in the vanilla and eggs one at a time.
- Cake Batter: In a bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake: Divide the cake batter in half. Spread the first half in the pan, add half of the cheesecake batter, then pour the remaining cake batter on top, followed by the rest of the cheesecake.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
- Frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together, then add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Decorate: Frost the cake with the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle crushed candy canes around the edges for a festive touch.
- Serve chilled, sliced into wedges with optional whipped cream or chocolate sauce.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for best results. Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: red velvet, cheesecake, cake, dessert, holiday, special occasion