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Red Wine Chocolate Cake
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Red Wine Chocolate Cake
For the red wine cake:
For the red wine berries:
To make the cake
1
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9 inch cake pan with parchment paper. I like to use the parchment paper AND cooking spray to minimize sticking.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
3
In a medium bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: red wine, milk, oil, vanilla, and vinegar. Once combined, add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just combined.
4
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 minutes until fully set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool.
To make the berries
1
In a small pot, mix together the wine and sugar over medium heat and continue to stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook on low for 5 minutes until it begins to thicken.
2
Remove from the heat and stir in the berries. Place in the fridge to thicken even more for 20-30 minutes. This can also be done the night before.
3
Serve the berries over top of the cake and ENJOY!
Notes
1
*a dry red wine works best such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Red Wine Reduction for Depth 🍷Simmer the red wine for 2-3 minutes before adding to the batter to cook off harsh alcohol notes and concentrate the fruity flavors that complement the chocolate.
- Blooming Cocoa Powder Technique 🫘Whisk cocoa powder with hot water or the warm red wine to create a smooth paste before mixing into dry ingredients, eliminating lumps and enhancing chocolate flavor.
- Acid Balance with Vinegar 🧪Add the apple cider vinegar last and stir gently—it reacts with baking soda to create lift, so timing is critical for maximum rise and tender crumb structure.
- Make-Ahead Assembly Strategy ⏰Bake the cake layers the night before, wrap individually in plastic wrap, and frost the next day when layers are completely cool for easier handling and cleaner frosting.
- Raspberry Placement for Moisture 🫐Pat raspberries dry and place them between layers or fold gently into frosting rather than baking into the cake, preventing soggy sections while maintaining their bright flavor and visual appeal.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
My Calorie Intake
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