Description
A decadent layered dessert combining rich red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake filling, and whipped topping for an elegant and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Prepare the red velvet cake according to the package instructions. Allow to cool completely, then cut into small cubes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to make the cheesecake filling.
- In a large trifle dish or individual cups, layer red velvet cake cubes, cheesecake filling, and repeat until full, ending with cheesecake mixture on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Optional: Garnish with red velvet crumbs or white chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before assembling the trifle to prevent melting the filling.
- You can use store-bought red velvet cake or homemade.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg