Description
A decadent layered dessert combining rich red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake filling, and whipped topping, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- Optional: red velvet cake crumbs or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Bake the red velvet cake according to package directions. Let it cool completely, then cut into cubes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with granulated sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- In a trifle dish or glass bowl, layer red velvet cake cubes, followed by a layer of the cheesecake mixture. Repeat layers until the dish is full.
- Top with a final layer of whipped topping and garnish with cake crumbs or sprinkles if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before layering to prevent melting the filling.
- You can prepare the components a day in advance and assemble before serving.
- Use a piping bag for a neater presentation of the cheesecake filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg