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Red Velvet Cheesecake

Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake that Will Wow Your Guests

This Red Velvet Cheesecake offers a stunning visual and an irresistible flavor experience, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 15 pcs Oreos Crushed
  • 16 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 10 pcs Crushed Oreos
For the Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan and an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add sour cream, oil, vanilla, eggs, and food coloring.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in baking soda and vinegar.
  5. Divide and bake the batter for 18-20 minutes; cool completely.
  6. Prepare the cheesecake filling by blending Oreos to crumbs and mixing with cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch.
  7. Add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs to cheesecake mixture, then fold in crushed Oreos.
  8. Pour filling over cooled cake layer in springform pan; bake in water bath for 90 minutes.
  9. Chill cheesecake overnight before making and pouring on ganache.
  10. Decorate with cake crumbles, cream cheese frosting, and extra Oreos before serving.
  11. Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Refrigerate leftovers for up to a week.

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