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Layered Red Velvet Cheesecake Bundt Cake

An impressive and delightful dessert that combines rich red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake layer, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Red Velvet Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your bundt pan generously.
  3. In a bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat in the eggs until fully incorporated.
  7. Pour half of the red velvet batter into the prepared bundt pan. Dollop in half of the cheesecake mixture evenly over the batter. Follow with the remaining red velvet batter and top with the rest of the cheesecake mix.
  8. Use a knife to swirl the cheesecake gently into the cake batter.
Baking
  1. Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let your cake cool in the bundt pan for about 15 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, slice your masterpiece and serve.

Notes

Baking is about the energy you put into it! You can prepare the cheesecake layer a day ahead and refrigerate it. A drizzle of cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar can elevate your cake even further.