Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake with Caramel Drizzle
A delightful blend of rich red velvet cake and smooth cheesecake topped with luscious caramel drizzle, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Red Velvet Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
For Assembly
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Prepare the Cheesecake Layer
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease a springform pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set.
- Let it cool and refrigerate.
Prepare the Red Velvet Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool completely.
Assemble the Cake
- Place one layer of red velvet cake on a serving plate.
- Top with the chilled cheesecake layer, then add the second layer of red velvet cake.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese frosting over the entire cake (optional for a crumb coat).
Drizzle with Caramel
- Pour the caramel sauce over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Garnish with cake crumbs or additional caramel as desired.
Serve and Enjoy
- Slice into this masterpiece and savor the blend of velvety cake, creamy cheesecake, and rich caramel.
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start mixing. For a smoother cheesecake layer, blend the cream cheese until it’s free of lumps. Don’t skip the refrigeration step for the cheesecake—it helps it set properly. You can change the flavor of the cheesecake layer by adding chocolate chips or a fruit puree.