Red velvet cheesecake cake vote now PreviousNext DessertVery Easy1 h 5 m Send this recipe to a friend Print this page Ask a question to the author Post your photo of this recipe Ingredients 15 Cheesecake: 1 1/4 pounds bar cream cheese (20 oz), room temperature 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp coarse salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream Cake: 2 1/2 cup cake flour 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon . baking soda 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons (1 oz.) red food coloring 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar Frosting: 12 oz. cream cheese, softened 12 oz. butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cup confectioners' sugar Decorations 1 bar white or dark chocolate (Optional for decoration) View the directions