Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
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1 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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2 tablespoons red food coloring
→ Cheesecake Filling
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
→ Topping
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Fresh strawberries, halved
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Whipped cream
# Instructions:
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Set oven to 350°F and get your 9-inch springform pan ready by greasing and lining it.
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Combine flour, baking soda, sugar, baking powder, cocoa, and salt by sifting them together.
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In a bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, buttermilk, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla. Slowly mix with the dry ingredients until smooth.
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Transfer the batter to your pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until fully cooked. Let cool down completely afterward.
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Blend cream cheese until smooth, adding powdered sugar and vanilla little by little. Gently mix in pureed strawberries, then fold in whipped cream.
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Spread filling across the cooled cake and chill for at least 4 hours. Add halved strawberries and whipped cream right before serving.
# Notes:
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Chill the cake for 4 hours minimum before you slice it.
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Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature so they mix smoothly.