Description
Indulge in a luxurious dessert that perfectly captures the essence of romance this Valentine’s Day. This Red Velvet Cheesecake combines the rich, moist flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake filling, making it an impressive centerpiece for your celebration. Its vibrant color and exquisite taste will delight your loved ones, creating unforgettable memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 3 large eggs (for cake layer)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs (for cheesecake filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for the cake layer)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and cocoa powder; mix until smooth. Pour half into the prepared pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time; mix well.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled red velvet layer and spread evenly.
- Bake for another 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off oven and let it sit inside for an hour before cooling completely at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg