christmas red velvet cheesecake (Recipe for Printing)
Celebrate December with this colorful Christmas cheesecake, combining moist red velvet layers, a creamy center, and vanilla frosting. Treat your guests to the ultimate holiday dessert. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Red Velvet Cake Layers
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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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 granulated sugar
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3/4 cup vegetable 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 coloring
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
→ Cheesecake Layer
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16 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated 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 cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 325°F. In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until incorporated. Pour batter into a prepared cake pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until set. Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate to chill.
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Set oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted emerges clean. Cool cakes completely on wire racks.
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In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until smooth. Blend in vanilla extract until frosting is light and fluffy.
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Place a red velvet cake layer on a serving platter. Position the chilled cheesecake layer over the cake, then top with the second red velvet layer. Cover the entire cake with an even layer of cream cheese frosting, smoothing the sides and top.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure layers are completely cooled before assembling to prevent frosting from melting.