Red Velvet Cheesecake Loaf Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cake

01 - 1 box (15 ounces) red velvet cake mix plus ingredients called for on box
02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
03 - ¼ cup sour cream, room temperature
04 - 1 egg, room temperature
05 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For the Frosting

07 - 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
09 - 2 cups powdered sugar
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare two loaf pans with butter and flour or line with foil and spray.
02 - Mix cake mix according to package directions. Divide between loaf pans.
03 - Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Mix in egg, sugar, and vanilla. Drop spoonfuls over cake batter and swirl gently.
04 - Bake 30-40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from pans.
05 - Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then salt and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

# Notes:

01 - Can use any flavor cake mix
02 - Use stand mixer for smoothest cheesecake filling
03 - Cheesecake may sink during baking