Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Additional strawberries, for garnishing
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- 9-inch springform pan
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Knife for slicing strawberries
- Serving platter
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin making this delicious Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake, I start by preheating my oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, I prepare my springform pan by greasing it lightly and lining the bottom with parchment paper. This ensures that my cheesecake comes out perfectly shaped and easy to serve. Next, in a large mixing bowl, I whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until everything is combined well. Then, in another bowl, I combine the wet ingredients: oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract. Once both mixes are ready, I slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. This batter is so vibrant and beautiful! (See the next page below to continue steps…)