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Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake

A creamy slice of rich, velvety cheesecake with a hint of cocoa and a luscious red hue.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Red Velvet Cake
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom with aluminum foil.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  4. In another bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
  5. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, vanilla, and eggs, mixing until creamy.
  8. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled red velvet cake.
  9. Bake in a water bath for 60 minutes.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate.