Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375° and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or lightly spray it with non-stick spray and set aside.

Step 2

To a large microwave safe bowl, melt the butter then add in the sugar and stir until fully incorporated.

Step 3

Add in the vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, and vinegar. Stir until combined.

Step 4

Add in the beaten eggs and stir to combine.

Step 5

Fold in the flour until fully incorporated. Reserve ¼ cup of the batter and set aside. Pour the remaining batter into the prepared pan and smooth until even.

Step 6

To a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla and mix with a hand mixer on medium until smooth and cream.

Step 7

Carefully pour the cream cheese layer onto the red velvet layer and gently spread so it is even.

Step 8

Dollop the reserve red velvet batter onto the cream cheese layer and gently swirl with a skewer.

Step 9

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until just golden the center is set and no longer jiggly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow to fully cool before slicing.