Description
A delightful dessert merging the rich texture of red velvet cake with creamy strawberry cheesecake, topped with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, egg, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, sour cream, and heavy cream.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, stirring in vanilla extract and strawberry puree.
- Spoon cheesecake batter over cooled red velvet cake layer.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are slightly puffed. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let it cool in the oven for 1 hour. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Remove cheesecake from the springform pan and top with macerated strawberries just before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting for a smoother batter. Use high-quality cocoa powder for best flavor. Cooling after baking helps the cheesecake set properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, red velvet, dessert, strawberries, baking