Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
INGREDIENTS
•
For Cheesecake Layer:
•
16 ounces cream cheese, (2 8 oz packages)
•
3/4 cup granulated sugar
•
2 eggs
•
1/8 teaspoon salt
•
1/2 cup sour cream
•
1/3 cup heavy cream
•
1 vanilla bean, with seeds scraped or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
•
bean paste
•
For Cake Layers:
•
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
•
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
•
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, not dutch process
•
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
•
1 teaspoon salt
•
2 large eggs, room temperature
•
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
•
1 cup buttermilk
•
3 tablespoons red food coloring
•
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
•
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
•
For Frosting:
•
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, (2 8 oz packages)
•
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
•
2 cups powdered sugar
•
1 vanilla bean, with seeds scraped or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
•
For Garnish (optional):
•
chocolate curls
•
chocolate shavings
•
a dusting of cocoa powder
•
red velvet cake crumbs
Comments & Reviews
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes