Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Delight A Layered Slice of Heaven! 🍓✨
This stunning dessert brings together moist red velvet cake, luscious cheesecake, and a juicy strawberry topping for the ultimate indulgence! Every bite is a rich, creamy, and fruity delight—perfect for special occasions or just because! 😍
📋 Ingredients
🌟 For the Red Velvet Cake:
● 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
● 1 cup granulated sugar
● 1 tsp baking soda
● 1 tsp cocoa powder
● ½ tsp salt
● ¾ cup buttermilk
● ½ cup vegetable oil
● 1 large egg
● 1 tsp vanilla extract
● 1 tsp white vinegar
● 1 tbsp red food coloring
🧀 For the Cheesecake Layer:
● 16 oz cream cheese, softened
● ¾ cup powdered sugar
● 1 tsp vanilla extract
● 1 cup heavy whipping cream
🍓 For the Strawberry Topping:
● 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
● ¼ cup sugar
● 1 tbsp lemon juice
● 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
📝 Directions
1️⃣ Prepare the Red Velvet Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, egg, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
4️⃣ Combine & Bake: Add wet ingredients to the dry and mix until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
5️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add whipping cream and beat until fluffy.
6️⃣ Assemble the Cake: Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled red velvet cake.
7️⃣ Make the Strawberry Topping: Mix strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl and let sit for 10-15 minutes. If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with a little water, add to the strawberries, and heat until thickened. Let cool.
8️⃣ Top & Serve: Spoon the strawberry topping over the cheesecake layer before serving.
💡 Pro Tips:
✔ Extra Moist? Brush the red velvet cake with a little simple syrup before layering.
✔ Want More Chocolate? Drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate for a stunning finish!
✔ Make Ahead Friendly! Assemble and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
🕒 Prep Time: 25 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total Time: 55 min
🍽 Servings: 8 | 🔥 Calories: ~380 kcal per slice
🔥 A show-stopping cake that’s creamy, velvety, and bursting with strawberry goodness
