Red Velvet Cake Layers

• 1 ½ cups cake flour, spooned and leveled

• 1 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp fine sea salt

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 cup full-fat buttermilk

• 1 tbsp liquid red food coloring

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)

Cheesecake Layer

• 24 oz (3 blocks) full-fat cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup heavy cream

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Optional Garnishes

• White chocolate drizzle, crushed pecans, fresh raspberries