Description
A delightful dessert with a rich red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake layer, and fresh strawberries, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and the vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Once the red velvet cake has cooled, spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the top.
- Top with the sliced fresh strawberries, arranging them beautifully.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Consider pairing with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an enhanced dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, red velvet, dessert, strawberries, celebration, festive