Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake: Easy, Indulgent Holiday Delight
Indulge in the festive flavors of Christmas with this delightful red velvet cheesecake that is easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While the cake cools, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well blended.
- Once the cake is cool, spread the cream cheese mixture on top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Decorate with red and green sprinkles for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake, holiday cheesecake, red velvet dessert