Red Wine Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the decadence of a Red Wine Chocolate Cake, a rich and velvety masterpiece that brings together the bold flavors of cocoa and your favorite red wine, like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. This elegant dessert is designed to impress, with its moist, chocolatey crumb delicately infused with the subtle fruitiness of wine. Perfect for dinner parties or romantic evenings, this cake is prepared in under an hour and features simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, butter, and vanilla, elevated by the luxurious addition of red wine. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar or a sprinkle of semi-sweet chocolate chips for a sophisticated finishing touch. Pair a slice with a glass of wine for a dessert experience that's truly unforgettable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 113 grams Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 whole Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 180 milliliters Red wine (e.g., Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 50 grams Semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternate adding the dry ingredients mixture and the red wine to the batter. Begin and end with the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Once the cake is fully cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar or sprinkle with semi-sweet chocolate chips for garnish.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your Red Wine Chocolate Cake with a glass of red wine on the side for the ultimate pairing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.2 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.5 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 619 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 2606 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 371.7 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 237.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1410 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
