Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Mixture
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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2 tablespoons red food coloring
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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1 cup vegetable oil
→ Cream Cheese Layer
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1 cup powdered sugar
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Decorations
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Whipped cream
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Fresh strawberries, halved
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line it with paper.
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Mix cocoa powder, flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl by sifting them together.
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In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, vinegar, oil, vanilla, and food coloring. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
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Pour the prepared batter into the pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let it cool fully after baking.
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Beat cream cheese until fluffy, then slowly add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla and strawberry puree. Carefully fold in whipped cream at the end.
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Spread the cream cheese filling over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm, then decorate with halved strawberries and whipped cream.
# Notes:
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Chill for a minimum of 4 hours before serving
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Make sure ingredients are room temperature for better results