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Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Cake

Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Cake to Wow Your Guests

This Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Cake combines vibrant red velvet with creamy cheesecake, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk can substitute with yogurt or milk mixed with vinegar
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil melted butter can be used
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring gel is preferable
For the Cheesecake Swirl
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese full-fat, room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans.
  2. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures until just combined.
  5. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla.
  6. Divide the red velvet batter into prepared pans and swirl the cheesecake mixture on top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes, then frost with remaining cheesecake or cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.

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