Description
A delightful fusion of rich red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake swirls that creates a stunning dessert perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring in another bowl until well blended.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Beat the cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth, then add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until fluffy.
- Pour the red velvet batter evenly into the prepared pans and drop dollops of the cheesecake mixture on top. Use a knife to gently swirl for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Frost the top of one cake layer with cheesecake mixture, place the other layer on top, and frost as desired.
Notes
Garnish with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate ganache. For added flavor, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg