Indulge in Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake Bliss
Savor the rich Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake, featuring a creamy texture and vibrant color, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- 1 cup all-purpose flour essential for structure
- ¾ cup granulated sugar sweetens the batter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder adds chocolatey flavor
- ½ teaspoon baking soda helps the cake rise
- ¼ teaspoon salt balances flavors
- ½ cup buttermilk adds moisture and tang
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil keeps the cake moist
- 1 large egg binds the ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth of flavor
- 1 tablespoon pink gel food coloring for the stunning hue
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese (full-fat, softened) the star of the show
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar sweetens the filling
- 2 large eggs provides structure
- ⅓ cup sour cream adds smoothness
- ⅓ cup raspberry preserves or compote for fruity flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
- Sift the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and pink gel food coloring until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15–18 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing in vanilla extract and sour cream. Incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cake layer and swirl in raspberry preserves.
- Bake the assembled cheesecake for 45–55 minutes, until slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool at room temperature.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Use a hot knife to slice for clean edges and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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