🍽️ Instructions:
Prepare the Red Velvet Cake:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt 🌾🍬.
3️⃣ In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar 🛢️🥚🔴 until smooth.
4️⃣ Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
5️⃣ Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, it’s done. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
1️⃣ In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth 🧀🍬.
2️⃣ Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition 🥚.
3️⃣ Stir in vanilla extract 🌿.
4️⃣ Pour the mixture into a greased 8-inch springform pan and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until set. Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Assemble the Cake:
1️⃣ Once both the red velvet cake and cheesecake layers are completely cool, place the red velvet cake on a serving plate.
2️⃣ Carefully place the cheesecake layer on top.
3️⃣ Heat the strawberry preserves in a saucepan until melted 🍓, then spread over the top of the cheesecake.
4️⃣ Decorate with sliced strawberries and whipped cream 🍦🍓.
5️⃣ Chill for another 1-2 hours before serving.
