Description
Indulge in a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of red velvet with sweet strawberries and creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Prepare the strawberry topping by mixing chopped strawberries with lemon juice.
- Frost the cooled cakes with the cream cheese mixture, then top with strawberries.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can drizzle chocolate sauce over the top.
- Let the cheesecake chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg