Description
A show-stopping dessert that marries tender red velvet cake with a silky cream cheese center, creating a visually stunning and delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 3 large eggs (for cake batter)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 cup sour cream
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, 3 eggs, vegetable oil, and water until just combined.
- 3. If desired, add red food coloring for a deeper hue.
- 4. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, 2 eggs, and sour cream until smooth.
- 5. Pour half of the red velvet batter into the prepared pan, followed by the cream cheese mixture, and then the remaining red velvet batter.
- 6. Use a knife to swirl the layers together lightly.
- 7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- 8. Cool completely on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.