Ingredients :
CHEESECAKE:
Two (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
⅔ cup granulated white sugar
pinch of salt
2 large eggs
⅓ cup sour cream
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
RED VELVET CAKE:
2½ cups all purpose flour
1½ cups granulated white sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1½ cups vegetable or canola oil
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup (two 1-ounce bottles) red food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons white vinegar
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
2½ cups powdered sugar, sifted lightly to remove any lumps
Two (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract