Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Delight. Combining the rich flavors of red velvet cake with a smooth, creamy cheesecake layer, this showstopping treat is perfect for any celebration or a delightful everyday indulgence. Topped with velvety cream cheese frosting, every bite offers a luxurious texture and an explosion of flavor that will leave your guests in awe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp food coloring (optional for vibrancy)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, combine red velvet cake mix, melted butter, eggs, water, and food coloring until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla; mix until silky.
- Pour cheesecake batter into a greased springform pan and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Once cooled completely, assemble by layering red velvet cakes with the cheesecake in between and frost with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 77mg