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Red Velvet Cheesecake Layer Cake Recipe

Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake Layer Cake Recipe to Impress

A delightful fusion of red velvet and creamy cheesecake in a stunning layer cake - the Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake Layer Cake Recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Chocolate Cookie Crumbs Swap with graham cracker crumbs if desired.
  • 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted.
For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder Unsweetened for best results.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Can use a sugar alternative.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil is a great replacement.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Mix milk with vinegar if unavailable.
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Red Gel Food Coloring Avoid liquid coloring.
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 2 cups Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with heavy cream.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust sweetness to preference.
For the Berry Glaze
  • 1 cup Fruit Jam (Strawberry/Raspberry) Adjust sweetness as desired.
  • Fresh Berries Optional for decoration.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • springform pan
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Oven
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by mixing chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and pressing into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, then cool.
  2. Bake the red velvet layers by preheating the oven. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Combine and divide between two greased pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Make the cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Pour over the cooled crust. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40-45 minutes.
  4. Assemble the cake by layering red velvet cakes with cream cheese frosting and the cheesecake layer.
  5. Finish with berry glaze by warming fruit jam and drizzling over the cake. Decorate with fresh berries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Expert tips include using softened cream cheese, avoiding overmixing batter, and allowing layers to cool completely before assembling.

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