Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake
With layers of red velvet cake and cheesecake, this Red Velvet Cheesecake is the ultimate easy dessert to make for holidays or an extra-special date night.
Prep: 30min
Total: 20h30min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Nutrition Facts: calories 8065 Calories, Fat 470 g, Saturated Fat 269 g, Trans Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 1716 mg, Sodium 7328 mg, Carbohydrate 887 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 657 g, Protein 91 g
Ingredients:
- Butter, for cake pans
- All-purpose flour, for cake pans
- 1 box red velvet cake mix, plus ingredients called for on the box
- 2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 c. granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 c. sour cream
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 1/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350ยบ and butter and flour two 9″ cake pans. Prepare red velvet cake batter according to box instructions.
- Divide batter among prepared cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 32 minutes. Let cool slightly in cake pans, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Using a serrated knife, level out tops of the cake so they’re flat (save scraps for decorating!).
- Make cheesecake layer: Line a 9″ springform pan with parchment and spray with cooking spray. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy and combined, 3 minutes. Add eggs, one a time, until combined. Add sour cream, flour, vanilla, and salt and beat until combined.
- Pour filling into prepared springform pan and bake until only slightly jiggly in the center, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly, then transfer to the freezer to cool completely and firm up before assembling.
- Make cream cheese frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until combined.
- Assemble cake: On a cake platter, place one red velvet cake. Top with cheesecake layer, pressing down firmly, then top with second red velvet cake.
- Using an offset spatula, frost cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Garnish with red velvet cake crumbs before serving.
HOW TO MAKE A RED VELVET CHEESECAKE CAKE!
FAQ
What is red velvet cheesecake made of?
The cheesecake layer comes together quickly, with just cream cheese, sugar, egg, a little sour cream for tanginess, and vanilla. For the red velvet layers, you can make it from scratch with our super-easy red velvet cake recipe or use a boxed mix if you prefer.
What makes red velvet cake taste different?
What gives red velvet cake its flavor? The distinct flavors of red velvet cake come from the buttermilk, vinegar, cocoa powder, and cream cheese frosting. Some red velvet cake recipes use only a tablespoon or two of cocoa powder, giving virtually no chocolate flavor.
What flavor is red velvet?
What Flavor Is Red Velvet Cake? Red velvet cake tastes like very mild cocoa with a slightly tart edge. The cream cheese frosting is the most forward flavor. Perhaps even more important than the taste is the texture: smooth, soft, tender and light with creamy icing.
Does Costco sell red velvet cheesecake?
The Costco Kirkland Signature Red Velvet Cheesecake pairs red velvet cake with plain cheesecake.
