Homemade Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

A Homemade Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake is the ultimate indulgent dessert, combining rich red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake layer, all topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Here’s how to make this show-stopping treat!

Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Red Velvet Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 2 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Cheesecake Layer

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Batter:
   In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
3. Bake the Cheesecake:
   Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set. Let the cheesecake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to the fridge to cool completely. Once cooled, remove it from the pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 2: Make the Red Velvet Cake

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Bake the Cakes:
   Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Prepare the Frosting:
   In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Assemble the Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

1. Layer the Cake:
   Place one red velvet cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Top with the chilled cheesecake layer (carefully remove it from the springform pan).
2. Add the Second Cake Layer:
   Place the second red velvet cake layer on top of the cheesecake.
3. Frost the Cake:
   Generously frost the top and sides of the cake with the cream cheese frosting, smoothing it with an offset spatula.

Step 5: Decorate and Serve

1. Decorate:
   You can add red velvet cake crumbs, sprinkles, or white chocolate shavings as decoration if desired.
2. Chill:
   Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before slicing to ensure the layers are set.

Enjoy Your Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake!

This decadent cake is perfect for celebrations or any special occasion. Its combination of creamy cheesecake and moist red velvet cake with tangy cream cheese frosting will leave everyone impressed!