Butter Pecan Red Velvet Cheesecake

Butter Pecan Red Velvet Cheesecake 🎂❤️🥜

This dreamy showstopper brings together the deep cocoa flavor of classic red velvet cake with a rich butter pecan cheesecake and smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or anytime you want to impress, it’s indulgent, creamy, nutty, and unforgettable. Ready in just over 4 hours, this elegant dessert serves 12 and delivers pure bliss in every bite!

📝 Ingredients (Serves 12 | ~580 kcal per serving)

Red Velvet Cake Layers:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring

Butter Pecan Cheesecake Layer:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For Decoration:

• ¼ cup toasted pecans, chopped
• Reserved red velvet cake crumbs (from trimmed layers)

👩‍🍳 Instructions