christmas red velvet cheesecake (Print-Friendly Version)
Make your December special with this eye-catching festive cheesecake that blends soft red cake, silky filling, and sweet vanilla topping. Your holiday guests won't be able to resist. Save now and try it.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Red Velvet Cake Layers
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2 1/2 cups regular flour
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 3/4 cups white sugar
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3/4 cup veggie oil
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 large eggs
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1 to 2 tablespoons red food dye
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
→ Cheesecake Layer
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16 ounces softened cream cheese
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
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8 ounces softened cream cheese
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Heat your oven to 325°F. Mix the softened cream cheese and white sugar in a bowl until it's creamy. Add in the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla, and stir until everything's well mixed. Pour this mix into a cake pan and bake for about 40-45 minutes until it feels firm. Let it cool down fully, then put it in the fridge to get nice and cold.
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Turn oven up to 350°F. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a big bowl. In another bowl, mix sugar, veggie oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food dye, vanilla, and vinegar. Slowly add your dry stuff to your wet stuff, stirring just enough to mix them together. Split the batter between your cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check if they're done by sticking a toothpick in—it should come out clean. Let the cakes cool completely on racks.
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Beat the cream cheese and butter in your mixer until they're super smooth. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar while mixing on low. Stir in the vanilla and keep mixing until your frosting gets light and fluffy.
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Put one red velvet layer on your serving plate. Take the cold cheesecake layer and place it right on top. Add the second red velvet layer on the very top. Now cover the whole thing with your cream cheese frosting, making the sides and top nice and smooth.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Make sure your layers are totally cold before you stack them or your frosting will melt and slide off.