Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 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 teaspoon white vinegar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
Equipment Needed
- 9-inch round springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Offset spatula
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started on this delightful cheesecake! First, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease my springform pan. I then sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. The dry ingredients smell heavenly, and the cocoa gives a hint of richness. In a separate bowl, I combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar. The bright red mixture is always such a fun sight! Next, I slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ones, mixing until just combined. The batter will be beautifully velvety and so inviting! (See the next page below to continue steps…)