Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe (Cheesecake Factory Cake)

The Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake is the ultimate red velvet cake cheesecake. It is perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s day, or anytime you want to treat the cheesecake lovers in your life.

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Why this is the copycat recipe for Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake you must try.

Many copycat recipes online have the wrong layers. They have a cheesecake layer nestled between two moist red velvet cake layers. This is not how the Cheesecake Factory restaurant serves its cheesecake. It is served with two layers of cheesecake and two layers of cake.

Now to make this happen you may need to purchase a kitchen scale so you equally measure out the cheesecake batter evenly. I personally love my Escali Kitchen Scale. I used this one in cooking school. It is super easy to use and can take a lot of use.

What makes the Cheesecake Factory cheesecake so good?

Moist layers of Red Velvet Cake and our Original Cheesecake covered with our special Cheesecake Factory cream cheese icing. One bite of this delectable red velvet cheesecake and you will be amazed at the flavor combination. Rich chocolate cake and creamy cheesecake are a combination that was made in heaven.

The Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes are all simply delicious. They serve the right balance of sweetness and tartness. It is hard to beat the variety of flavors the Cheesecake Factory Cheesecakes are made. You are bound to find one that you will love.

This is not a difficult recipe to make, but it does require some planning and some time. Read through all the ingredients and instructions to find out how to make Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake.

Be sure to prepare ahead and get ready to wow your guests with this gorgeous, red and white, showstopping cheesecake. It’s a perfect dessert for the holidays and Valentine’s Day.

Red Velvet Cheesecake ingredients

• 1 box Red Velvet Cake mix
• Water
• Sour cream
• Mayonnaise
• Large eggs at room temperature
• Kosher salt
• Vanilla extract
• Cream cheese
• Sugar
• Vanilla paste
• Heavy Cream at room temperature
• Flour
• Butter
• Bars of white chocolate

How to make a Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake?

For this recipe, we are starting with a box mix that we are adding a few extra ingredients to the base to make a rich and decadent cake you can’t resist. Here are all of the steps you will need to make this delicious Red Velvet Cheesecake.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare the two 9 inch round cake pans, by spraying non-stick spray into the pans, then cut parchment rounds, place those into the pans, and then spray again.
3. In a large bowl combine cake mix, water, sour cream, mayonnaise, 3 eggs, and 1 egg yolk, salt, and vanilla. Use a an electric mixer to mix the cake. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula so all of the batter is mixed well.
4. Pour the cake batter between the pans as evenly as you can.
5. Place the two pans in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes.
6. Allow the cake to cook in the pans for 15 minutes before you invert the pans and cool the cakes on a wire rack.
7. When the cakes have cooled, level with a serrated knife.
8. Wrap the cakes in plastic wrap and refrigerate the cakes.
9. For the cheesecake adjust your oven racks placing one in the top third, and one in the lower third rack of the oven.
10. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
11. Prepare the two 9 inch round cake pans, by spraying non-stick spray into the pans, then cut parchement rounds, place those into the pans, and then spray again. (don’t skip the parchment paper, this is needed to make sure the cheesecake comes out of the pan.)
12. Bring 2 quarts of water to boil, you will use this for a water bath to make the cheesecake.
13. In a large bowl combine cream cheese, mix with a hand mixer until it is smooth. Then add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition, be sure to scrape sides of the bowl as needed.
14. Whisk the cream and flour together to there are no lumps, beat the cream mixture into the cream cheese.
15. Pour half of the batter into each pan.
16. Place one 9 inch round onto a rimmed baking sheet. Add hot water to the rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with the other round 9 inch pan, and another rimmed baking sheet.
17. Place one rimmed baking sheet carefully onto the top rack, and one on the bottom rack.
18. Bake 20 minutes. Then carefully rotate the top rimmed baking sheet to the bottom rack, and move the rimmed baking sheet that was on the bottom to the top.
19. Bake an additional 10 minutes.
20. Turn the heat off. Open the door for a few seconds to allow some heat to escape. Then close the door.
21. Allow the cakes to remain in the cooling oven for an additional 30 minutes.
22. Crack oven door open and let sit for an additional 30 minutes.
23. Remove to racks and run a thin spatula around the inside of each pan to make sure the cakes have released from the sides.
24. Cool completely, and then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. When cooled, turn cheesecakes out onto parchment-lined lined racks. Place lined rack on top of the pan, invert both and give a firm rap on the counter. The cheesecake should release from the pan with no problem.
25. Pick the platter that you want to serve the cake on, it’s best to assemble it there so you don’t have to move it.
26. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the sides of the bars of white chocolate to make the white chocolate curls.
27. Refrigerate the white chocolate curls.
28. In a large bowl combine cream cheese, butter, Kosher salt, and paste. Mix well with a hand mixer. Add powdered sugar in one cup at a time, then add the heavy cream. Continue to beat until smooth.
29. Place a tablespoon of frosting in the center of your platter and then press one of the cake rounds down into it, making sure to center the cake.
30. Spread 3⁄4 cup of frosting evenly over the cake layer. 
31. Place one of the frozen cheesecake rounds onto the frosting and press down lightly.
32. Frost with an additional 3⁄4 cup of frosting.
33. Place the other cake round on top of the frosting and press down gently. Top with another 3⁄4 cup of frosting and then finish with the last frozen round of cheesecake. 
34. Scrape the rest of the frosting out onto the top of the cake. Spread it out into an even layer and then spread the excess that extends over the edge of the cake thinly around the sides.
35. Use an offset spatula to make a simple zigzag design in the frosting on the top of the cake. Press the white chocolate shavings liberally around the sides of the cake. 

Since the contrast between the red cake and pale cheesecake is so striking, it will look best if each layer is the same thickness. If you don’t own a kitchen scale, consider getting one so you can weigh the batters to divide them exactly in half.

For example, the cheesecake batter weighed 39 ounces, so I knew needed 19.5 ounces of batter in each pan. Your batter will most likely weigh the same as mine, but weigh it just to make sure.

How do you get the cheesecake and the cake layers to be the same thickness?

You can use a kitchen scale to make sure you pour the same amount of batter into each pan. You may need to level off the cake with a knife in case it makes a small dome.

What’s the best frosting for Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake?

Cream cheese frosting is the best type of frosting to use. It is creamy, sweet, and tangy, and it’s perfect for a cheesecake.

How do you store this Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe?

You must store this cake in your refrigerator. Be sure to cover it with a cake dome. This will last for about one week in your refrigerator. To keep the sides of the cake moist, be sure to press plastic wrap onto the cut portion of the cake.

Does this freeze well?

This cheese freezes moderately well. Since so much of the cake is soft it may not retain its shape very well if you freeze individual slices. It freezes ok if you freeze the whole cheesecake for up to a month before you enjoy the cake.

I hope you give this recipe a try for this amazing Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake! It is a cheesecake that will wow all of your guests! This is one of those delicious cakes that everyone is going to remember it is a beautiful cake and one that tastes so good.

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This recipe is from Jenni Field, her blog is the Pastry Chef Online, be sure to check out her recipes over at her blog.