Creating your Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Delight will be a rewarding experience. Follow these steps closely:

For the Red Velvet Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined.
5. Add Vinegar: Mix in the white vinegar, stirring until smooth.
6. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

For the Strawberry Cheesecake Layer:

1. Blend Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
2. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
3. Mix in Vanilla and Strawberry Puree: Add the vanilla extract and pureed strawberries. Mix until smooth.
4. Prepare Cake Pan: Use the same or a different pan (8-inch round works well) lined with parchment paper.
5. Pour cheesecake mixture into the pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center slightly jiggles.
6. Cool: Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully chilled.

Assembling the Layered Dessert:

1. Layer the Cake and Cheesecake: Once the red velvet cakes and the cheesecake are completely cooled, place one red velvet layer on a serving plate.
2. Top with Cheesecake: Spread the chilled cheesecake layer evenly on top of the cake.
3. Add Second Cake Layer: Place the second red velvet layer on top of the cheesecake, ensuring it’s even.
4. Decorate: Finish with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries on top for a burst of color.