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Red Wine Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Hey there, it’s Anne calling from Beyond The Bayou Blog. Let’s get cooking together with a mouthwatering treat: The Red Wine Chocolate Cake.

This delightful Red Wine Chocolate Cake recipe. Combining the warmth of red wine with the sweetness of chocolate, this cake is sure to be a hit with friends and family.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a decadent treat, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through creating a moist and flavorful dessert that’s bound to impress.”

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Red Wine Chocolate Cake Recipe

A decadently moist chocolate cake recipe made with dark and fruity red wine and layered with blackberry preserves and chocolate ganache.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 9

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

For cake:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup blackberry wine or red wine
  • ½ cup light olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For frosting:

  • ¼ cup heavy cream at room temperature (plus more as needed)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract or the scraped seeds from 1 vanilla pod
  • Pinch fine sea salt
  • â…“ cup blackberry preserves

For chocolate glaze:

  • 3.5 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons warm water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cake pans with parchment paper and nonstick spray.
  • Mix sugars, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, milk, wine, oil, and vanilla until combined.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
  • Pour in hot water and mix until combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among pans and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
  • For frosting, beat butter, sugar, salt, chocolate, and wine until smooth; frost cake layers and assemble.
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Some Things to Keep in Mind!

  1. Choose Quality Cocoa: Opt for high-quality cocoa powder for rich flavor.
  2. Watch Bake Time: Avoid over-baking to keep the cake moist.
  3. Cool Completely: Patience is key—let cakes cool entirely before frosting.

What to Serve with Red Wine Chocolate Cake?

What to Serve with Red Wine Chocolate Cake

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