Chocolate and red wine cake recipe

Chocolate and Red Wine Cake recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate and Red Wine Cake recipe. This delightful dessert combines the velvety smoothness of dark chocolate with the deep, fruity notes of red wine. The result is a moist and luscious cake that is perfect for special occasions or as a treat for yourself. With just the right balance of sweetness and richness, this recipe will surely satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings.

Keywords: chocolate, red wine, cake, dessert, indulgent.

Chocolate and red wine cake recipe details

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Ingredients

100 g	dark chocolate
250 g	butter
	For the dough:
250 g	flour
10 g	cocoa powder
1 packet(s)	baking powder
250 g	sugar
2 tsp	vanilla extract, 2-3 tsp
4	eggs
100 ml	red wine
150 g	chocolate, chopped
	To soak:
125 ml	red wine
	For the glaze:
200 g	dark chocolate
1 tbsp	oil

Instructions

Chop and melt the chocolate, then leave to cool slightly. Melt the butter and leave to cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

For the dough:
Combine the flour and the cocoa powder and sieve into a bowl. Add the vanilla extract and the sugar. Stir in the red wine, the eggs, the melted butter and the melted chocolate. Seal the bowl with a lid and strongly shake the bowl until all ingredients are well mixed. Mix in the chopped chocolate.

Divide the dough on a greased baking tray and flatten. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

Transfer the baking tray on a wire rack and immediately drizzle the red wine over the cake. Leave to cool.

For the glaze:
Chop the chocolate and place together with the oil in a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring, until the chocolate has melted an is well combined with the oil. Evenly divide the chocolate glaze on the cake. Garnish with a fork, drawing lines in the chocolate. Leave to set.

Preparation time:
ca. 25 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 25 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a