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Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake

This festive Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake combines rich red velvet cake layers with a creamy cheesecake center and luscious cream cheese frosting. It's the perfect holiday showstopper that brings together velvety texture, bold color, and irresistible sweetness.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Red Velvet Cake Layers
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Bake the cheesecake layer at 325°F (163°C) for 40–45 minutes. Chill completely.
  2. Prepare the red velvet cake layers: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients, then combine with wet ingredients until smooth. Bake 25–30 minutes. Cool fully.
  3. Make the cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Assemble the cake by layering red velvet, cheesecake, and frosting. Cover the entire cake with frosting.
  5. Chill for 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a deeper red color, use gel food coloring. Ensure all layers are fully cooled before frosting to maintain structure. This cake slices best when well chilled.