Italian Chocolate Ruby Cake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 16

A decadent Italian Chocolate Ruby Cake recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 box duncan hines dark chocolate fudge cake mix
	1 1/4 cups water
	1/3 cup vegetable oil
	3 large eggs
	1 package nabisco raspberry fig newtons raspberry-filled cookies
	Italian sweet vermouth , chilled ( make sure you buy sweet vermouth . There is a big difference in flavour between sweet and dry vermout )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

362

Sugar

34g

Fat

19g

This Italian Chocolate Ruby Cake is a decadent dessert that is perfect for chocolate lovers. Made with a boxed chocolate fudge cake mix and raspberry-filled cookies, this cake combines two complementary flavors for an unforgettable taste. The addition of sweet vermouth gives the cake a unique twist that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself to something sweet, this cake is sure to delight your taste buds.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan.
3.	In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
4.	Line the bottom of the prepared pan with the raspberry-filled cookies.
5.	Pour the cake batter into the pan over the cookies and smooth out the top.
6.	Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7.	Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
8.	Drizzle sweet vermouth over the top of the cake and allow it to soak in before serving.

PROS

This cake combines the rich flavors of chocolate and raspberry in every bite.

It is easy to make and perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to dinner parties.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and not suitable for those on a strict diet.

The sweet vermouth gives the cake a distinct flavor, which may not be to everyone’s liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, the dark chocolate used in the cake mix contains antioxidants.
The raspberries in the cookies also provide a good source of vitamin C.