Description
Indulgent red velvet cheesecake bundt blends classic Southern charm with creamy decadence, creating a showstopping dessert. Rich cocoa and cream cheese swirl together in this irresistible cake you’ll want to share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ounce (28 grams) red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare cream cheese mixture by blending softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until silky and uniform, creating a luscious filling.
- Sift together dry ingredients including flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda in a separate mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Whisk vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, eggs, red food coloring, and white vinegar in another container until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain cake’s tender texture.
- Grease bundt pan thoroughly, then layer cake batter strategically: pour one-third of batter, spread half the cream cheese filling, repeat layers, and finish with remaining cake batter on top.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake cake for 38-43 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow cake to rest in pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto cooling rack to prevent structural damage and promote even cooling.
- Craft glaze by mixing ingredients until smooth, then generously drizzle over completely cooled cake, optionally garnishing with festive sprinkles for visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap dairy for plant-based alternatives like vegan cream cheese and almond milk to create a dairy-free version perfect for lactose-intolerant friends.
- Use natural food coloring like beet juice or matcha powder instead of artificial red dye for a healthier, vibrant cake appearance.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting some granulated sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Ensure cream cheese filling is room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps and create an ultra-smooth, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 183 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg