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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake – The Ultimate Guide to a Decadent Dessert

  • Author: Mary

Ingredients

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For the Red Velvet Cake Layers:

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix, plus ingredients called for on the box (typically eggs, oil, and water)

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/3 cup sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

 

  1. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:

    • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

    • Line a 9″ springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.

    • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.

    • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

    • Mix in sour cream, flour, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.

    • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, until center is set and top is golden.

    • Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to freezer for about 1 hour to firm up.

  2. Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Layers:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

    • Grease and flour two 9″ round cake pans.

    • Prepare red velvet cake batter according to box instructions.

    • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.

    • Bake for 30 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

    • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

  3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.

    • Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.

    • Mix in vanilla extract until fully combined.

  4. Assemble the Cake:

    • Place one red velvet cake layer on a serving plate.

    • Carefully place the cheesecake layer on top of the first cake layer.

    • Place the second red velvet cake layer on top of the cheesecake layer.

    • Frost the top and sides of the cake with the cream cheese frosting.

    • Decorate with crumbled red velvet cake scraps if desired.

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