Attention all dessert lovers and wine connoisseurs: imagine sinking your teeth into a decadent chocolate torte infused with the rich flavors of a bold red wine.
If the mere thought of it is enough to make your taste buds tingle, you need to try this easy Red Wine Chocolate Torte.
Yes, you read that right – a red wine chocolate torte that will leave you weak in the knees and your cravings completely satisfied.
This recipe comes courtesy of one of my favorite fellow foodies and chocolate lovers, my mother-in-law.
One of the key ingredients to this decadent cake is red wine, which adds a rich fruity flavor that enhances the chocolate flavor.
What kind of pan to use for Red Wine Chocolate Torte?
The original recipe calls for using a 9x13 pan, but you could also use a 9 inch springform pan. You could also use a cake pan, but I recommend lining it with aluminum foil for easier removal of the torte.
Does the wine cook off?
Not entirely. But, I had no problem letting my child have a piece.
Baking for an hour can reduce the alcohol to 25% according to this Food Network article. That leaves about 1.5 ounces of wine in the entire cake, which serves 6-8, meaning less than a tablespoon of wine per serving.
But if you completely forego alcohol, read on for substitutions.
Ingredients and Substitutions for Red Wine Chocolate Torte
- walnuts
- dry red wine
- sugar
- bread crumbs
- semi sweet or dark chocolate chips
- large eggs
Allergic to walnuts or just don't care for them, use pecans or almonds instead. If you are allergic to those as well, sunflower seeds would probably be the best alternative, but I have not tried it.
For an alcohol free torte, use an alcohol free red wine or cranberry or pomegranate juice (preferably without added sugar).
The recipe calls for a whopping 1 teaspoon of bread crumbs to give just a little body to the torte. Use gluten free bread crumbs for a gluten free dessert or crushed matzoh for a lovely leavener free Passover dessert.
Since you need to separate the eggs and whip the whites for volume, using an egg replacement could be difficult. If you try it and are successful, please leave a comment to let us know.
More Recipes from #OurFamilyTable
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- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Chocolate Falooda from Magical Ingredients
- Chocolate Peppermint Brownies from Karen's Kitchen Stories
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- ¾ cup dry red wine
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine bread crumbs
- 6 ounces good quality semi sweet or dark chocolate chips (or bar cut into pieces)
- 6 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan or 13x9x2 inch pan. Set aside.
- In a food processor, finely chop the walnuts until almost flour like.
- In a small saucepan, combine wine, sugar, breadcrumbs, nuts and chocolate. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until chocolate has melted, about 5 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and cool.
- Separate eggs. Whip whites until they reach the stiff peak stage (the mountain formed when you pull out the beater stays upright).
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until light. Add cooled chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold in the egg whites just until combined. Pour into prepared baking pan.
- Bake at 325℉ until the center is set, about 1 hour.
- Let cool completely. Serve with your choice of cocoa powder, powdered sugar, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, shaved chocolate, etc.
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Until next time, happy eating!
~Audrey
Inger @ Art of Natural Liivng
Lots of rich flavors in this! Just in case chocolate isn't enough !
Kathleen Pope
I was looking for a protein heavy but gluten light dessert, I think I just found it! I love this!
Rebecca
I know what I'm going to try tonight! YUM!
Radha
Delicious chocolate dessert. Can't wait to try it!
Christie
The wine and chocolate and walnuts all sound so delicious together! I haven't made a chocolate torte and I think I need to start making them with this recipe!