Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and pure indulgence with every bite. Ingredients Red Velvet Cake Layers ● 1½ cups all-purpose flour ● 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder ● ½ tsp baking soda ● ½ tsp salt ● ¾ cup buttermilk, room temperature ● 1 tsp white vinegar ● 1 tsp vanilla extract ● ½ tsp red gel food coloring (more if needed) ● ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ● ¾ cup granulated sugar ● 2 large eggs, room temperature Cheesecake Layer ● 16 oz cream cheese, softened ● ¾ cup granulated sugar ● 1 tsp vanilla extract ● 2 large eggs ● ½ cup sour cream ● 2 tbsp heavy cream Strawberry Topping ● 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced ● ¼ cup granulated sugar ● 1 tbsp cornstarch ● 1 tbsp lemon juice ● ½ cup water Optional Cream Cheese Frosting ● 4 oz cream cheese, softened ● 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened ● 1 tsp vanilla extract ● 1 cup powdered sugar Instructions 1: Bake red velvet layers: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), mix dry ingredients, cream butter and sugar, add eggs, then alternate dry mix with buttermilk mixture; bake in two 8-inch pans for 22–25 minutes and cool completely. 2: Make cheesecake: Lower oven to 325°F (160°C), beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and cream; bake in a water bath 55–65 minutes until just set, cool, then chill at least 4 hours. 3: Cook strawberry topping: Simmer strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water until thickened; cool fully. 4: Assemble: Place one red velvet layer on a plate, add cheesecake layer, top with second cake layer, spoon strawberry topping over the top, letting it drip naturally. 5: Decorate (optional): Pipe or spread cream cheese frosting around edges and garnish with fresh strawberries. Preparation Time: About 2½ hours + chilling - @christopherhopkins1