Chocolate Wine Cake is a deliciously unique confection that combines the best of both worlds. This rich and moist cake is infused with the bold flavors of dark chocolate and red wine, creating a truly irresistible treat for your taste buds. And the best part? It's surprisingly easy to make at home.
Get ready to elevate your baking game and impress your friends and family with this indulgent and elegant dessert.
The combination of red wine and chocolate is INCREDIBLE! (red wine hot cocoa anyone?). Add in some nice nuts and raisins that have been soaked in the red wine so they are plump and extra juicy and you have a delicious treat.
I have never had or made this recipe as anything other than a loaf cake mostly because that makes it easier to give as gifts. But, there is no reason you couldn't use another pan.
What type of wine to use for Chocolate Wine Cake
Use your favorite red wine to make this. If you like the wine, chances are you will like it in the cake as well. A sweeter dessert wine will result in a slightly sweeter cake.
I used a local Cabernet Sauvignon which accented the chocolate nicely while still being pleasantly sweet..Chocolate Wine Cake is a deliciously unique confection that combines the best of both worlds. This rich and moist cake is infused with the bold flavors of dark chocolate and red wine, creating a truly irresistible treat for your taste buds. And the best part? It's surprisingly easy to make at home.
Get ready to elevate your baking game and impress your friends and family with this indulgent and elegant dessert.
The combination of red wine and chocolate is INCREDIBLE! (red wine hot cocoa anyone?). Add in some nice nuts and raisins that have been soaked in the red wine so they are plump and extra juicy and you have a delicious treat.
I have never had or made this recipe as anything other than a loaf cake mostly because that makes it easier to give as gifts. But, there is no reason you couldn't use another pan.
What type of wine to use for Chocolate Wine Cake
Use your favorite red wine to make this. If you like the wine, chances are you will like it in the cake as well. A sweeter dessert wine will result in a slightly sweeter cake.
I used a local Cabernet Sauvignon which accented the chocolate nicely while still being pleasantly sweet..ย
Chocolate Wine Cake for Food Gifts
Every year, my mother-in-law would make several loaves of her amazingly moist and flavorful fruitcake and these Chocolate Red Wine Cakes and gives them to friends and neighbors at holiday time.
She makes them in November when she has extra time, then wraps them in heavy duty foil and pops them in the freezer so she always has last minute gifts on hand.
You can make three large loaves, or if you have smaller mini loaf pans you can make 6-8 of those depending on the size.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups raisins
- 2 ยฝ cups red wine (divided use)
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 4 cups sifted all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Grease 3 loaf pans (8 ยฝ inch x 4 ยฝ inch x 2 ยฝ inch size).
- Put raisins in a small sauce pan and add ยฝ cup red wine. Bring to a boil and stir to coat raisins. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and shortening together. Add sugar and beat until blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating in thoroughly before adding the next.
- Sift flour before measuring. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and spices.
- Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternating with the remaining wine, about half at a time. Mix in raisins and chopped nuts.
- Divide batter equally between the loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
- Optional gift giving: Let cool completely, wrap in plastic wrap and again in heavy duty aluminum foil. Freeze until ready to gift.
Notes
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Until next time, happy eating!
~Audrey
Lisa Kerhin
This cake sounds so good! Chocolate and red wine together, can't go wrong.