Description
A festive and delicious red velvet cheesecake that is perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red food coloring.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mix until smooth, then pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Once the red velvet layer is cool, spread the cheesecake mixture on top and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for easier preparation.
- Red food coloring can be adjusted for desired color intensity.
- Serve with chocolate shavings or berries for added decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg