Red Wine Chocolate Cake

By Melissa DiRenzo 
on February 9th, 2016
In: Recipes

Hey there, it’s Melissa here from The Sweet Escape with a true sweet escape for you. We all know how well Kendall-Jackson wine pairs with all kinds of meals and how it’s a delicious ingredient in so many savory dishes but did you ever think about wine in your dessert as well as with your dessert? If you’re a chocolate lover then this red wine chocolate cake is a triple threat. If you’re looking to make something extra sweet for someone extra special then this recipe is for you.

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I mean it makes sense if you think about it – if red wine can have a chocolate undertone then it must taste good with chocolate and even better in a chocolate cake, right? When I saw this recipe I knew I had to give it a try (with a few of modifications of my own) using my favorite Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a red wine chocolate cake with raspberry and chocolate buttercream. How sweet it is!

You can find the full recipe below or you can watch this fun video I put together and watch this delicious cake come together.

Now first thing first, always have a bottle of wine standing by when you’re working in the kitchen. There’s nothing better than sipping some wine while you’re dreaming up dishes either alone or with a friend (or five) keeping you company. We all know the kitchen is where the action is when we get together. I guarantee your guests will love this cake!

We all know how well Kendall-Jackson wine pairs with all kinds of meals and how it's a delicious ingredient in so many savory dishes but did you ever think about wine in your dessert as well as with your dessert? If you're a chocolate lover then this red wine chocolate cake is a triple threat. #recipe #ValentinesDay

Here’s the full recipe for the cake, raspberry and chocolate buttercream:

 
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Red Wine Chocolate Cake
 
 
 
 
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ¾ cup Dark Cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
 
Instructions
  1. Combine all dry ingredients and mix
  2. Add in wet ingredients and mix with mixer until blended about 3-5 minutes
  3. Divide batter among 3 parchmont lined 9" pans
  4. Bake at 350°c for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
FOR RASPBERRY BUTTERCREAM ICING
  1. 1 cup salted butter
  2. 2 ½ cups icing/powdered sugar
  3. 1/4 cup raspberry puree (from about ½ cup of raspberries pureed in a food processor)
  4. Cream together butter and sugar until smooth
  5. Add raspberry puree and mix until well blended. Add more raspberry to taste if you like.
FOR CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING
  1. 2 cup salted butter
  2. 6 cups icing/powdered sugar
  3. 3/4 cup of dark cocoa
  4. 1-5 tablespoons of water/milk, if needed
  5. Cream together butter and sugar until smooth
  6. Add cocoa and mix until well blended. Add water/milk if necessary for desired consistency.
 
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We all know how well Kendall-Jackson wine pairs with all kinds of meals and how it's a delicious ingredient in so many savory dishes but did you ever think about wine in your dessert as well as with your dessert? If you're a chocolate lover then this red wine chocolate cake is a triple threat. #recipe #ValentinesDay
We all know how well Kendall-Jackson wine pairs with all kinds of meals and how it's a delicious ingredient in so many savory dishes but did you ever think about wine in your dessert as well as with your dessert? If you're a chocolate lover then this red wine chocolate cake is a triple threat. #recipe #ValentinesDay
We all know how well Kendall-Jackson wine pairs with all kinds of meals and how it's a delicious ingredient in so many savory dishes but did you ever think about wine in your dessert as well as with your dessert? If you're a chocolate lover then this red wine chocolate cake is a triple threat. #recipe #ValentinesDayWe all know how well Kendall-Jackson wine pairs with all kinds of meals and how it's a delicious ingredient in so many savory dishes but did you ever think about wine in your dessert as well as with your dessert? If you're a chocolate lover then this red wine chocolate cake is a triple threat. #recipe #ValentinesDay

Then comes the fun part, icing the cake! You can keep it simple and slather it in rich dark chocolate buttercream or if you want to get a bit fancy watch the video above to see how you can get this scallop look just by using a plastic pastry cream bag (or thick freezer ziploc bag) and a small spoon. Either way it will taste equally delicious.

We all know how well Kendall-Jackson wine pairs with all kinds of meals and how it's a delicious ingredient in so many savory dishes but did you ever think about wine in your dessert as well as with your dessert? If you're a chocolate lover then this red wine chocolate cake is a triple threat. #recipe #ValentinesDay

Serve with fresh raspberries and some Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and your guests will never leave. I highly recommend this cake to impress a new crush, a true love or for someone special. Make it extra special and serve with a side of your favorite ice-cream or gelato to really sweeten the deal.