Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

1. Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Layer:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, egg, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

2. Prepare the Strawberry Cheesecake Layer:

Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

Add the sugar and beat until well combined.

Mix in the sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla extract and strawberry puree.

Carefully spoon the cheesecake batter over the cooled red velvet cake layer in the springform pan.

3. Bake the Cheesecake: