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Decadent Red Wine Chocolate Cake Recipe with Berries

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A rich and moist chocolate cake infused with dry red wine and topped with fresh berries, perfect for parties and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vegetable oil, dry red wine, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently or mixing on low speed until smooth and pourable but not runny. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, top the cake with fresh mixed berries. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for best mixing results. Use dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot for optimal flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender. If batter is too thick, add a splash more red wine or a tablespoon of milk. Tent cake with foil if edges bake faster than center. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking blend containing xanthan gum. Non-alcoholic option: use grape juice and reduce sugar slightly.

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