Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe - (4.2/5)

Ingredients

• CHEESECAKE:
• Two (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2/3 cup granulated white sugar
• pinch of salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• RED VELVET CAKE:
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup (two 1-ounce bottles) red food coloring
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted lightly to remove any lumps
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract