Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

It sounds like you’re craving something delicious! A Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is a perfect blend of rich, velvety cake, creamy cheesecake, and fresh strawberries. Here’s a simple recipe to try out:

Ingredients:

For the Red Velvet Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp red food coloring

• 1 tsp white vinegar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp sour cream

For the Strawberry Topping:

• 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

1. Make the Red Velvet Cake:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.

   • In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, food coloring, and vinegar until combined.

   • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

   • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

   • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:

   • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

   • Add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Continue mixing until the mixture is thick and creamy.

   • Once the cakes have cooled, spread a layer of the cheesecake filling on top of one cake.

3. Assemble the Cake:

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

   • Spread more cheesecake filling on top, smoothing it out evenly.

4. Make the Strawberry Topping:

   • In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit for about 10-15 minutes to release their juices.

   • Pour the strawberries and syrup over the top of the cheesecake layer.

5. Serve:

   • Slice and enjoy the creamy, fruity goodness of your Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake!

Let me know if you’d like any adjustments or tips for the recipe!