Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe: An Indulgent Delight for Home Bakers
This Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the creamy goodness of cheesecake, topped with fresh strawberries for a delightful dessert experience.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil, egg, food coloring, vanilla, and buttermilk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour into a greased springform pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While baking, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, layer cream cheese mixture on top and garnish with sliced strawberries.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
- For a richer flavor, let the cheesecake sit in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Red Velvet, Cheesecake, Strawberry, Dessert, Baking