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Ingredients
Red Velvet Cake Layer:
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp cocoa powder
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food coloring
½ tsp white vinegar
Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
½ cup strawberry preserves
Whipped cream for garnish
Directions
- Make Red Velvet Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, egg, vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool. - Cheesecake Layer:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Pour into a greased 8-inch springform pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool in the oven with the door ajar, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. - Assemble:
Place red velvet cake on a serving plate. Remove cheesecake from the pan and place on top of the cake. Heat strawberry preserves until melted, then spread over the cheesecake. Top with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. - Chill & Serve:
Refrigerate 1-2 hours to set. Slice, serve, and enjoy this decadent Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake!