Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

For the Cheesecake:

32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

1¼ cups granulated sugar

4 eggs, at room temperature

¾ cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Red Velvet Cake:

½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1½ cups granulated sugar

2 eggs

¼ cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

6 tablespoons red food coloring (liquid)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

2¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 cup butter, at room temperature

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

5 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons vanilla extract