For the Red Velvet Cake Layer

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Cake Layer

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature

1 large egg, room temperature

1 tablespoon red food coloring

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

For the Cheesecake Layer

16 oz cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1/3 cup sour cream

1/3 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Topping

1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Layer

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and

salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and oil until well combined. Add

the buttermilk, egg, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Mix until smooth.