Description
This Red Velvet Cheesecake Layer Cake Recipe combines two decadent desserts in one stunning presentation, featuring moist red velvet layers and rich cheesecake topped with a cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp Baking soda
½ tsp Salt
2 Large eggs
1 cup Buttermilk
1 cup Vegetable oil
1 tsp Distilled white vinegar
2 tsp Vanilla extract
2 tbsp Red food coloring (gel or liquid)
½ cup Hot coffee
1 tsp Baking powder
24 oz Cream cheese, softened
¾ cup Granulated sugar
2 Large eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
16 oz Cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
4–5 cups Powdered sugar (to taste)
1 tsp Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake and cheesecake pans
- Make the cheesecake layer and bake for 45-55 minutes, then cool
- Prepare the red velvet cake batter and bake each layer for 25-30 minutes
- Make the cream cheese frosting
- Assemble the cake with alternating layers of red velvet and cheesecake topped with frosting
Notes
Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before assembly for a perfect layer.
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg