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his Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

This Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake is the ultimate dessert for any special occasion. With layers of moist red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake, and a luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect showstopper!
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Ingredients
  

  • For the Cheesecake Layer:
  • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • For the Red Velvet Cake Layers:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating until combined. Mix in the sour cream.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the center is just set. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Make the Red Velvet Cake Layers:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
  • Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • Beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until light and fluffy.
  • Assemble the Cake:
  • Place one red velvet cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.
  • Carefully place the chilled cheesecake layer on top of the frosted cake. Spread another thin layer of frosting over the cheesecake.
  • Add the second red velvet cake layer on top. Frost the entire cake with the cream cheese frosting, smoothing it out evenly.
  • Decorate as desired, such as with cake crumbs, sprinkles, or fresh berries.
  • Serve & Enjoy
  • Slice into this decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake and enjoy the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake and fluffy red velvet cake. It's a dessert everyone will rave about!