Description
Experience the perfect blend of two classic desserts with this Red Velvet Cheesecake recipe. Featuring a luscious, creamy filling and the iconic flavor of red velvet cake, this dessert is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for birthdays, dinner parties, or just a sweet treat for yourself, this cheesecake delivers a tantalizing taste that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 3 large Eggs (divided)
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 16 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, 2 eggs, vegetable oil, water, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the springform pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- While baking, prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, remaining egg, and vanilla until creamy.
- Once the cake layer has cooled slightly, spread the cheesecake filling on top and pour the remaining batter over it.
- Bake for an additional 45-50 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg