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Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake

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A festive dessert combining rich, moist red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1–2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs (for cheesecake)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Beat together 16 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Pour into a greased springform pan and bake for 40–45 minutes. Chill after baking.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet. Divide batter into greased pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. Beat together 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth and fluffy for the frosting.
  4. Layer the red velvet cake, cheesecake, and frosting. Cover the entire cake with frosting.
  5. Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results. Allow the cake to cool completely before assembling.

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