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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

August 21, 2013 by Kaylynn Zoe 12 Comments

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My favorite cake is definitely red velvet. Before it was popular, I loved it. I’ll leave it at times, but I always come running back to it. It’s my friend, my fav, and a childhood tradition. Everyone needs a good classic red velvet cake. Love it or hate it, you gotta have it.

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As you know, I LOVE cheesecake, and have experimented with other combinations HERE and HERE. I found Erin’s cheesecake on Pinterest and it has literally been my go-to… it may have changed my life a little bit, but don’t tell anyone. Then I’d be embarrassed.

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Pair that with “MY” red velvet cake? Legendary. haha. I’m totally kidding guys – there’s a joke at my work that “I” have the best red velvet cake recipe. So I shared it. No biggie. Share the love – let more people make delicious cake, right? My co-workers then said that “I” made it the best and theirs wasn’t as good. Haha! I had to laugh.

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Since it was MY birthday cake, I had to get out my camel. I can’t explain it, that silly candle holder just makes me smile. Every. Single. Time. WHOOP WHOOP! (Sorry for those of you that hate that Geiko commercial – it’s obnoxious, and I love it.)

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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Kaylynn

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 TB cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs room temp
  • 1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white distilled vinegar
  • 2 oz red food coloring or more. Who measures?

Cheesecake:

  • 20 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 3/4 C sugar
  • 1/2 TB vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp coarse salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 C sour cream

Frosting:

  • Pastry Pride

Instructions

Cake:

  • Mix wet and dry ingredients separately.
  • Combine.
  • Mix well.
  • Bake at 350 until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cheesecake:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Set water to boil.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium until fluffy, scraping down side of bowl.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.
  • Beat in vanilla extract and salt.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down side of bowl after each addition.
  • Beat in sour cream.
  • Line the bottom of the cheesecake pan (I used Glad Sticky wrap).
  • Wrap bottom half of pan in foil.
  • Pour in filling; place in a roasting pan.
  • Pour in boiling water to come halfway up side of springform.
  • Bake until just set in center, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove pan from water; let cool 20 minutes.
  • Run a paring knife around edge; let cool completely.
  • Remove outer ring of cheesecake pan, but leave metal bottom.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.

Assembly:

  • Place one layer of cake on cake stand.
  • Frost top with a thin layer of frosting.
  • Remove cheesecake from freezer, unwrap, and remove metal bottom of the pan, then peel off wrapping.
  • Place cheesecake layer on top of the cake.
  • Place top layer of cake on top of the cheesecake, and coat entire cake with a layer frosting.
  • Top with sprinkles or any decoration of your choosing.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

You’ll never guess how long this cake lasted in my fridge…? WEEKS. I’m not kidding. I rationed it off like it was the last red velvet cake on earth! I shared a few slices with neighbors, friends, and of course little T, but for the most part? I ate it. ALL. Sheesh woman! Happy birthday to me – Red velvet + cheesecake = one happy Kaylynn. One year older – bring it.

Filed Under: Celebration, Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: cheesecake, red velvet

Comments

  1. Melanie says

    August 21, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    This looks delicious! What a beautiful cake! I can’t wait to attempt it!

    Reply
    • Kaylynn Zoe says

      August 22, 2013 at 8:49 AM

      Melanie – let me know how it turns out! Can’t wait for you to try!

      Reply
  2. Aimee @like mother like daughter says

    August 21, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Yum! I love red velvet cheesecake, such a blessed combination. Glad you got to enjoy this cake. Eat it all girl, you deserve it!

    Reply
    • Kaylynn Zoe says

      August 22, 2013 at 8:48 AM

      Blessed Combination – haha you make me laugh! I LOVE you Aimee!

      Reply
  3. Kami says

    August 21, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Oooh…. Red Velvet Cheesecake is my favorite at The Cheesecake Factory! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Looks delicious and happy birthday!

    Reply
    • Kaylynn Zoe says

      August 22, 2013 at 8:48 AM

      Kami – ME TOO! I LOVE Cheesecake Factory’s Red Velvet cheesecake. Their cheesecake is OBVIOUSLY the best there is, but whenever I order it, I’m SORELY disappointed with their CAKE. It’s dry and not a vibrant delicious red. I’m super picky with my desserts… 😀

      Reply
  4. Brittany says

    June 14, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Can I substitute the buttermilk for regular milk?

    Reply
    • Kaylynn Zoe says

      June 16, 2014 at 9:55 PM

      Brittany,
      I don’t think red velvet cake would be the same without the buttermilk….you could try it though! I just don’t think it would work….

      Reply
  5. ErinsFoodFiles says

    February 5, 2018 at 7:41 AM

    Thank you for linking to my post! I’m SO glad to hear you love the cake. It’s such a showstopper! And yours looks fabulous. I love the camel candle holder!

    Reply

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