Wine Pairing: Flourless Chocolate Cake & Vintner's Reserve Merlot

By Lauren Kelp 
on July 7th, 2015
In: Recipes

Hello! Lauren here from LaurenKelp.com & today we are whipping up one of my all-time favorite desserts – flourless chocolate cake! This dessert is perfect for entertaining in the backyard, a slam-dunk for a potluck, and, if you live in our house, always good to have on hand because you never know when the craving for chocolate will strike!

Don’t stop now! Keep scrolling because this is a recipe you won’t want to miss…

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So let’s talk dessert. Not all desserts are created equal and, sadly, not all desserts have chocolate as a main ingredient. These mini flourless chocolate cakes however, are both amazing and choclate-centric. Basically, they are the unicorn of desserts. Perfect & portion controlled!

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Don’t let the bundt pan fool you, this sassy little dessert doesn’t discriminate against seasons & hits the spot all year round. Pair it with a glass of Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Merlot & it’s the perfect pairing for a great night!

This flourless chocolate cake is perfect for entertaining in the backyard, a slam-dunk for a potluck or just a tasty dessert for a night in at home. #recipe

Let’s get to baking! The recipe below makes 12 mini bundt cakes or two 8-inch round cakes. Your choice! Either way, they are divine.

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Wine Pairing: Flourless Chocolate Cake & Vintner's Reserve Merlot
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
 
 
 
 
Ingredients
  • 1½ cup unsalted butter (3 sticks)
  • 12 ounces of 72% dark chocolate cocoa, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cups of red wine (preferable Merlot)
  • 6 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1¼ cup of granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
 
Instructions
  1. Preheat over to 350°F. Prepare 2 mini bundt cake pans by lightly spraying them with coconut oil or baking spray
  2. Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of boiling water (make sure pan is not touching the water), combine the butter & chocolate and heat until melted. Stir occasionally.
  3. When combo is full melted, remove from heat and gently whisk in the red wine. Set aside and let cool
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract on medium to high speed until light & fluffy (about 5 minutes). Batter should double in size
  5. Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until the batter is fully incorporated and uniform in color.
  6. Transfer batter to the prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean
  7. Remove from heat & let cool slightly before removing cakes from pan
  8. Lightly dust the top of each cake with powdered sugar
  9. Pour yourself (and your guests) a nice class of Vintner's Reserve Merlot & indulge in a perfectly paired dessert!
 
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