Description
A delightful combination of rich red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200 g) chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreo or similar, without filling)
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1–2 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar (for cheesecake)
- 2 large eggs (for cheesecake)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or heavy cream
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ½ cup (120 ml) strawberry or raspberry jam
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Red velvet crumbs (from cake trimming)
- Dark chocolate chips
- Extra frosting for piping
Instructions
- Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes and cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, blend sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Incorporate vanilla extract and sour cream. Pour batter into the cooled cookie crust or prepared pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40-45 minutes, then cool fully and chill.
- Layer the red velvet cake and cheesecake, spreading a thin layer of frosting between them. Frost the entire cake with remaining cream cheese frosting, smoothing the sides and top.
- Warm jam with water and lemon juice until pourable. Let cool slightly, then pour over the top of the cake. Decorate with piped frosting, red velvet crumbs, and dark chocolate chips.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Avoid overmixing the cake batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American