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Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

A delightful multi-layer dessert combining rich red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 / 12 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for batter)
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 oz red food coloring
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups strawberry preserves
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • to taste Fresh strawberries for garnish
  • to taste Whipped cream swirls for decorating

Method
 

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans and one springform pan.
  2. Preparation: For the cheesecake layer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
  3. Preparation: Pour the cheesecake batter into the springform pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until just set. Cool completely, then chill.
  4. Preparation: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Preparation: In a separate large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Preparation: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
  7. Preparation: Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until combined.
  8. Preparation: Divide the red velvet batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 28–32 minutes. Let cool completely.
  9. Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  10. Assembly: Assemble the Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake by placing one red velvet cake layer on a serving plate.
  11. Assembly: Add a thin layer of frosting. Carefully place the cheesecake layer on top, then frost lightly again before adding the final red velvet layer.
  12. Assembly: Frost the entire cake smoothly with cream cheese frosting.
  13. Assembly: Warm the strawberry preserves slightly with lemon juice, then pour over the top center of the cake.
  14. Assembly: Pipe whipped cream swirls around the edges and decorate with fresh strawberries.
  15. Assembly: Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing for clean layers. Serve cold for the best texture.