January 10, 2024
Review RecipeRed Wine Chocolate Cake
This red wine chocolate cake is a delicious and decadent dessert with a rich flavor that you'll love!ย
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This incredible, moist, homemade red wine chocolate cake will leave you wanting more. Its chocolate flavor is enhanced by the red wine, and the glaze on top is the perfect complement to this already amazing cake recipe.
Red Wine Chocolate Cake Ingredients
You’ll need:
For The Chocolate Cake:
- 1 cup of butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups of flour
- ¾ cup of cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1¼ cups of red wine
For The Chocolate Glaze:
- ¼ cup of butter
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- ½ cup of red wine
Substitutions And Additions
RED WINE: You can choose your favorite Merlot or Cabernet to use in this recipe. This is also a great way to use up leftover wine that you have in your fridge.
How To Make This Red Wine Chocolate Cake Recipe
STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
STEP TWO: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
STEP THREE: Add the eggs one at a time and mix until creamy.
STEP FOUR: In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Slowly add the mixture to the wet ingredients.
STEP FIVE: Pour in the red wine and mix the chocolate cake batter until smooth.
STEP SIX: 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.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cake at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
STEP SEVEN: Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan.
STEP EIGHT: 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.
PRO TIP:
Place your cake on a cooling rack before pouring the glaze over top so that it doesn’t puddle around the base of the cake.
How To Serve
This rich chocolate cake is the perfect choice to serve on special occasions.
To create an extra indulgent dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a homemade hot chocolate to drink.
If you are a chocoholic like me, you should check out this chocolate zucchini cake recipe as well.
If you’re looking for another great cake idea, make sure you try our oatmeal cake.
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Storing This Red Wine Cake
ON THE COUNTER: Store this fudgy cake at room temperature for up to three days in an airtight container.
IN THE FREEZER: Freeze your ultimate chocolate cake in a freezer-safe container for up to one month. Make sure to thaw your cake in the fridge before eating!
The addition of red wine to this cake is the secret ingredient that elevates the delicious chocolate flavor to the next level. We think that makes it the best red wine chocolate cake you’ll ever try!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I freeze this red wine cake recipe?
You can freeze your chocolate cake for up to one month in an airtight container.
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.
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.
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Red Wine Chocolate Cake
This red wine chocolate cake is a delicious and decadent dessert with a rich flavor that you'll love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
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
Instructions
- 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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Notes
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cake at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
- Place your cake on a cooling rack before pouring the glaze over top so that it doesn’t puddle around the base of the cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 793kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 80g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments
Hannah Griffin says
SO GOOD!
Karen says
Can this recipe be cooked in the instant pot? How long? 35 minutes like the chocolate instant pot cake recipe? Thank you
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Karen – I haven’t tried making this in the IP, so I cannot say for sure how it would work or if any adjustments would need to be made.
Eric says
awww.. red wine + cake = wow!!
Judith Vale says
Sounds delicious- maybe cut down on sugar to 3/4 cup each. Going to make!
Judith Vale says
Am going to make this cake! It sounds very delicious! The addition of red wine is different and should add a different twist to basic chocolate cake!
Kathy says
What does adding red wine do for the cake?
Layne Henderson says
Adds another delicious layer of flavor. We hope you enjoy it!
Bobbie says
Hi Layne. Can you make the cake the day before and then make and add the glaze just before serving? Thanks!
Layne Henderson says
Hi, Bobbie – yes, I think that would work! Enjoy ๐
Treena says
Delicious cake and love the idea of putting it together with a basket for a gift!
Marlene Nass says
Great recipe. I use Pinot noir๐. Fabulous
Ashley says
Do I grease the pan?
Layne Kangas says
Yes, I would. Enjoy!
Jeannie Hermerding says
Can you use a box cake mix? How would you incorporate the wine?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Jeannie – we haven’t tried using box mix, but I think it would work ok. You could follow the same directions for mixing the wet and dry ingredients together. Enjoy!