Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (whipped)
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; fold in whipped heavy cream.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with half of the cheesecake mixture in between and on top. Garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg