Red Velvet Banana Pudding Cheesecake Slice
Layers of red velvet cake, banana pudding cheesecake, and fluffy whipped cream come together in this indulgent dessert. Each slice is a delightful blend of creamy, fruity, and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients:
For the Red Velvet Cake Layer:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp cocoa powder
tsp baking powder 療
tsp baking soda 籠
tsp salt 蓼
cup vegetable oil 㮝
cup buttermilk, room temperature 拏
1 large egg 讀
1 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
tsp white vinegar
For the Banana Pudding Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz cream cheese, softened 燎
cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs 讀
1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 bananas
1 tsp vanilla extract
cup sour cream
For the Topping:
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Sliced bananas
Crushed vanilla wafers or mini red velvet cake crumbs optional
Instructions:
1 Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Layer:
Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
2 Make the Banana Pudding Cheesecake Layer:
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth.
Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled red velvet cake layer in the same pan.
3 Bake the Cheesecake Layer:
Reduce oven temperature to 325F 163C.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4 Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping:
In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
5 Assemble and Serve:
Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top of the cheesecake layer.
Garnish with sliced bananas, crushed vanilla wafers, or red velvet crumbs.
Slice and enjoy each beautiful, luxurious bite!
This Red Velvet Banana Pudding Cheesecake slice is the ultimate treat for special occasions or just because!
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