Red Velvet Cheesecake (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1¼ cups all-purpose flour.
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
03 - 1 tbsp cocoa powder.
04 - ½ tsp baking powder.
05 - ¼ tsp baking soda.
06 - ¼ tsp salt.
07 - ½ cup vegetable oil.
08 - ½ cup buttermilk.
09 - 1 large egg.
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
11 - 1 tbsp red food coloring.
12 - ½ tsp white vinegar.
13 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened.
14 - ½ cup granulated sugar.
15 - 2 large eggs.
16 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
17 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced.
18 - ½ cup strawberry preserves.
19 - Whipped cream for garnish.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
04 - Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
05 - In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
06 - Pour the cheesecake mixture into a greased 8-inch springform pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40-45 minutes, until set. Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
07 - Once both the cake and cheesecake have cooled, place the red velvet cake on a serving platter. Carefully place the cheesecake layer on top of the red velvet cake.
08 - In a small saucepan, heat the strawberry preserves until melted. Spread over the top of the cheesecake. Arrange the fresh strawberries on top and add a swirl of whipped cream for garnish.
09 - Chill the assembled cake for an additional 1-2 hours before serving. Slice and enjoy!.

Notes:

01 - This indulgent dessert is a blend of rich red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, topped with fresh strawberries and preserves for a fruity twist. It's a stunning choice for special occasions and sure to impress your guests.