Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe – Indulgent Holiday Delight
Indulge in this rich and festive Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake, a stunning dessert perfect for your holiday celebrations. Its luscious layers of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake will surely delight your guests.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool completely before removing them from the pans.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread the cheesecake mixture on top, then layer with the second cake.
- Chill the completed cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider drizzling chocolate sauce on top.
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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