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How to Make Red Velvet Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Red Velvet Cheesecake is a decadent and delicious dessert that combines the rich, chocolatey flavor of red velvet cake with the creamy texture of a classic cheesecake. This indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions, holidays, or any time you want to impress your guests with a show-stopping dessert. With its vibrant red color and irresistible flavor, this Red Velvet Cheesecake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ⅔ cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 9-inch cheesecakes

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2, 9-inch springform pans with cooking spray.
  • Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder into a large bowl. Whisk in oil, 2 eggs, vanilla extract, vinegar, white sugar, and buttermilk. When well blended, whisk in food coloring and water. Pour half of the batter into each prepared pan.
  • Bake cakes in preheated oven until cake toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean; about 30 minutes.
  • While the cake is cooling, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in the sugar and cornstarch; beat until creamy. Add the 2 remaining eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla. Use a hand whisk to mix in the heavy cream until well blended. Pour half of the batter over each cake layer.
  • Bake cheesecakes in preheated oven until set and beginning to brown, 30 to 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate until completely cool, about 1 additional hour.

    • Nutrition

    555 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 428mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 143mg

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    Dessert recipes
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    Baked goods recipes
    Cheesecake recipes
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