Description
A deliciously rich and moist Red Velvet Cheesecake Bundt Cake that combines the classic flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- For the Red Velvet Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred)
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk (or cream)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until creamy. Set aside.
- Make the Red Velvet Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. Mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour half the red velvet batter into the bundt pan. Carefully spoon cheesecake filling over the batter, keeping it in the center without touching the edges. Pour remaining red velvet batter on top. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake (not the cheesecake layer) comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Glaze & Serve: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg