Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Delight

Get ready to impress your guests with my irresistible Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Delight! This creamy treat beautifully combines moist red velvet cake, luscious cheesecake, and fresh strawberries in every bite. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, and I've shared all my best tips to help you create it like a pro. Click through to explore this delightful recipe and bring a touch of joy to your table!

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cocoa powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 tablespoons red food coloring

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

For the Cheesecake Layer:

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks

2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

Prepare the Red Velvet Cake:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.

- In a separate bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.

- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth and well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.

Make the Cheesecake Layer:

- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

- Slowly add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

- Carefully fold in the whipped heavy cream until just combined, creating a light and fluffy cheesecake mixture.

Assemble the Delight:

- Once the red velvet cake has cooled, carefully remove it from the pan and cut the cake in half horizontally to create two layers.

- Place one layer of the red velvet cake on a serving plate. Spread half of the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cake layer.

- Place half of the sliced strawberries on top of the cheesecake layer.

- Add the second layer of red velvet cake on top and repeat the process: spread the remaining cheesecake mixture and top with the remaining strawberries.

Chill and Serve:

- Refrigerate the assembled Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Delight for at least 2 hours to set.

- Before serving, you may garnish with additional whipped cream and whole strawberries if desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 3 hours | Servings: 8-10

- Presentation Tips: Slice the cheesecake into wedges and serve on individual plates. Drizzle with a strawberry sauce, if desired, for an extra touch of sweetness. Add fresh mint leaves for a pop of color!