Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake (Printable Version)

Layers of red velvet and cheesecake, finished with fresh strawberries for an unforgettable dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Red Velvet Cake Layer

01 - 125 g all-purpose flour
02 - 15 g unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 g baking soda
04 - 2 g fine salt
05 - 120 ml buttermilk
06 - 5 ml vanilla extract
07 - 120 ml vegetable oil
08 - 150 g granulated sugar
09 - 1 large egg

→ Cheesecake Layer

10 - 450 g cream cheese, softened
11 - 100 g granulated sugar
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 5 ml vanilla extract
14 - 120 ml sour cream

→ Topping (Optional)

15 - 150 g fresh strawberries, sliced
16 - Whipped cream, for garnish

# Steps To Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease and line a 23 cm springform pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and egg until smooth.
04 - Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until the batter forms a smooth consistency.
05 - Transfer the red velvet batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
06 - In a clean bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
07 - Incorporate granulated sugar into the cream cheese, mixing thoroughly, then beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
08 - Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream, blending until the mixture is silky and homogeneous.
09 - Gently pour the cheesecake batter over the red velvet base, smoothing the surface carefully to avoid mixing the layers.
10 - Bake on the center rack for 50–60 minutes, until the cheesecake is set at the edges but slightly wobbly in the center.
11 - Switch off the oven, open the oven door slightly, and let the cake cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracks.
12 - Transfer the cake to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight.
13 - Before serving, arrange the sliced strawberries on top and finish with dollops of whipped cream if using.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - For clean slices, wipe the knife with a damp towel between cuts.
02 - Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother cheesecake layer.

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