Description
Red Velvet Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that combines the rich flavors of classic red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake filling. This stunning treat features layers of moist red velvet paired with velvety cream cheese, all topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix with water, eggs, and melted butter according to package instructions. Mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake filling over the cooled cake layer and top with remaining batter.
- Bake for an additional 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg