Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake: An Indulgent Holiday Delight
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake, perfect for the holiday season.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 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
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a prepared springform pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy, then add vanilla and fold in whipped heavy cream.
- Cover the cooled cake with the frosting and chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant color.
- Make it a day ahead for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake