Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
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Red Velvet Cheesecake

By: Mary Beth 
"If you love red velvet cake, here is a new spin on it. I love cheesecake and thought that this would be a great combo. This recipe can easily be halved, but if you are having a party is is just as easy to make two as one. Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 9-inch cheesecakes
 

Ingredients

  • Cake Layer:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons water
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  • Cheesecake Layer:
  • 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 2/3 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2, 9-inch springform pans with cooking spray.
  2. Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder into a large bowl. Whisk in oil, 2 eggs, vanilla extract, vinegar, white sugar, and buttermilk. When well blended, whisk in food coloring and water. Pour half of the batter into each prepared pan.
  3. Bake cakes in preheated oven until cake toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean; about 30 minutes.
  4. While the cake is cooling, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in the sugar and cornstarch; beat until creamy. Add the 2 remaining eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla. Use a hand whisk to mix in the heavy cream until well blended. Pour half of the batter over each cake layer.
  5. Bake cheesecakes in preheated oven until set and beginning to brown, 30 to 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate until completely cool, about 1 additional hour.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Tips
  • Garnish the cheesecakes with melted dark chocolate, if desired.
  • Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 555 | Total Fat: 32.1g | Cholesterol: 130mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2011 by Affytaffy   view full review
Ok so I made this cake because, my boyfriend loved the one at the cheese cake factory and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by dawnb1442   view full review
I loved this recipe in that the taste was wonderful! Family and friends all raved about it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2011 by Zoe's Nonnie   view full review
OK I did something wrong!! I followed the directions exactly but maybe I misunderstood. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2011 by Lisa Neese   view full review
I made a version of this and put the photo here cause this is the closest recipie that I can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2011 by WickedCreations Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I just made the cake part due to the uneasiness of the vague directions and knew doing this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2011 by bakemama   view full review
This turned out fabulous! Such vibrant color. It pretty much just flew off the plate.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2012 by rtgates Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I wondered how you could bake a cake twice (once to bake and once while the cheesecake sets)...

 

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