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Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake

A festive holiday showstopper combining rich red velvet cake layers with a creamy cheesecake center and luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Christmas gatherings!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1–2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs (for cheesecake)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Prepare red velvet batter: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
  3. Divide batter evenly between the two pans and bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  4. Prepare cheesecake layer: Preheat oven to 325°F. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla; mix gently. Pour into a lined 9-inch springform pan.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool, then chill at least 2 hours.
  6. Prepare cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth.
  7. Assemble: Place a red velvet layer on a plate, top with the cheesecake layer, then add the second red velvet layer. Frost the entire cake with cream cheese frosting.
  8. Chill 1 hour before slicing for clean layers.

Notes

For extra Christmas flair, decorate with white chocolate shavings, sugared cranberries, or red & green sprinkles.