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Description
This recipe combines red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake swirl. It is a dessert for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, 1 large egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red food coloring.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour half of the red velvet batter into the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and egg yolk until smooth for the cheesecake swirl.
- Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over the red velvet batter in the pan.
- Pour the remaining red velvet batter over the cheesecake mixture.
- Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure all cold ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the cake batter; mix until just combined.
- For a deeper red color, you can add a bit more food coloring.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg