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Red Velvet Cheesecake

Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake That Impresses Every Time

Indulge in this visually stunning Red Velvet Cheesecake that's easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour blend as a substitute if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Ensure it is unsweetened.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Butter Ensure butter is softened to room temperature.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetness and helps in creaming with butter.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Full-fat recommended for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can use olive oil or melted coconut oil as alternatives.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Flavor enhancement.
  • 2 large Eggs Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring Gel coloring recommended for intensity.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk and vinegar if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar Reacts with baking soda for lift.
For the Oreo Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups Oreo Cookies Substitute with any chocolate sandwich cookies.
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Stabilizer for cheesecake filling.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar To sweeten the filling.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For the ganache texture.
  • 1 cup Crushed Oreo Pieces For added texture in filling.
For the Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Can substitute with semi-sweet chocolate.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Ensures a silky texture when combined with chocolate.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather a 9-inch springform pan alongside an 8-inch round cake pan. Line the bottoms with parchment paper and spray the sides with non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add in 1 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs, plus 1 tablespoon of red food coloring. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet batter, alternating with 1 cup of buttermilk. Mix until just combined, then fold in 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of vinegar.
  5. Divide the prepared batter evenly between your two pans and bake for 18-20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on wire racks.
  6. While the cakes cool, process 1 1/2 cups of Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Beat together 16 ounces of cream cheese and the Oreo crumbs until smooth. Mix in 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
  7. Next, add in 1 cup of sour cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 2 large eggs (plus 1 egg yolk) to the Oreo mixture. Mix until just combined and fold in 1 cup of crushed Oreo pieces.
  8. Pour the Oreo cheesecake batter over one of the cooled red velvet cake layers in the springform pan. Cover the pan with foil and place it in a water bath. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for about 90 minutes.
  9. Turn off the oven, leaving the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.
  10. Prepare the ganache by melting 1 cup of dark chocolate chips with 1/2 cup of heavy cream until smooth. Pour over the chilled cheesecake.
  11. Sprinkle crumbled red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight before serving.

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