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Red Wine Chocolate Cake
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Rich, moist, and flavorful, this red wine chocolate cake is such a decadent treat will leave you wanting more. The chocolate flavor is enhanced by the red wine, and the glaze on top is the perfect complement to this already amazing cake recipe.
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This incredible, moist, homemade red wine chocolate cake is an enticing dessert with a rich flavor that you'll love. The addition of red wine to this cake is the secret ingredient that elevates the delicious chocolate flavor to the next level.
Rich red wine chocolate cake is the perfect choice to serve on special occasions. You can make it even more indulgent by serving a slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
The combination of wine and chocolate in this cake is irresistible! If you love red wine and chocolate, this fudgy Red Wine Chocolate Cake might be the best chocolate cake you’ll ever try.
Red Wine Chocolate Cake Ingredients
- Butter
- Sugar - granulated sugar
- Sugar - brown sugar
- Vanilla
- Eggs
- Flour - all-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Wine - red wine
- Chocolate chips
- Sugar - powdered sugar
This cake is a great way to use up any leftover wine that you have in your fridge. You might also choose your favorite Merlot or Cabernet to use in this recipe.
When it comes time to pour the glaze over the top, make sure to place your cake on a cooling rack first. This will help keep the glaze from pooling around the base of the cake.
For the best results, you’ll want to make sure your eggs and butter have come to room temperature before you begin baking. Make sure to check your cake at the lower end of the recommended baking time to prevent over-baking.
How to Make Red Wine Chocolate Cake
FIRST STEP: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
SECOND STEP: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
THIRD STEP: Add the eggs one at a time and mix until creamy.
FOURTH STEP: In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Slowly add the mixture to the wet ingredients.
FIFTH STEP: Pour in the red wine and mix the chocolate cake batter until smooth.
SIXTH STEP: Pour batter into the prepared bundt cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
SEVENTH STEP: Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan.
EIGHTH STEP: Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the powdered sugar and red wine. Pour glaze over the top of the cake and serve.
Does it matter what kind of red wine I use in this cake?
Any red wine that you enjoy drinking would be the perfect addition to the chocolate cake. This is also a great way to use up leftover wine that you have in your fridge.
Can I make this recipe in a regular cake pan instead of a bundt pan?
This easy chocolate cake recipe could be made in a regular pan if you don’t have any bundt cake pans, but keep in mind that you will have to adjust the amount of time the cake bakes.
Can I freeze this red wine cake recipe?
You can freeze your chocolate cake for up to one month in an airtight container.
How to Store Red Wine Chocolate Cake
ON THE COUNTER: Store leftover red wine chocolate cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
IN THE FREEZER: Freeze your ultimate chocolate cake in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month. Make sure to thaw your cake in the fridge before eating!
Red Wine Chocolate Cake
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Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1¼ cups red wine
Glaze
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup red wine
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Slowly add the mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Pour in the red wine and mix the chocolate cake batter until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the powdered sugar and red wine. Pour glaze over the top of the cake and serve.
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