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Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake

Decadent Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake for Holiday Joy

This Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake combines richness and elegance, making it a holiday must-have!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder choose high-quality cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil canola oil works as a substitute
  • 1 cup buttermilk substitute with milk and vinegar
  • 2 large eggs use room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring opt for gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter softened

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, divide batter into pans, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  5. For the cheesecake, beat cream cheese, add sugar and sour cream, mix in eggs and vanilla.
  6. Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled cake layers and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 30-35 minutes.
  7. For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy, then add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla.
  8. Assemble by layering cake and cheesecake, topping with frosting.
  9. Chill assembled cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill overnight for optimal flavor melding.

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