Ingredients

1 3/4 cups unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
6 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons natural cocoa powder
5 1/4 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate or 5 1/4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Torta Di Vino Rosso, also known as Red Wine Cake, is an Italian dessert made with red wine and a combination of other ingredients. This cake is soft, moist, and perfect to pair with a glass of red wine. It's a well-known fact that Italy produces some of the best wine, and what better way to enjoy it than with a luscious slice of cake? This cake recipe is easy to follow and can be a great dessert to impress your friends and family. The richness of the chocolate and the aroma of the wine make it perfect for any special occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 10-inch cake pan.
2.Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy with a stand mixer or handheld electric mixer.
3.Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix until well combined.
4.Add the wine slowly into the mixture and beat until combined.
5.In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
6.Stir in the cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
7.Add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet mixture and beat on medium speed.
8.Fold in the chopped semisweet chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
9.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This Red Wine Cake is a heaven-sent dessert for wine lovers.

The cake is easy and quick to prepare, and the texture is fluffy and moist.

The combination of ingredients in this cake makes it rich in flavor and aroma, and the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips make it more indulgent.

This cake is perfect for dinner parties or birthday celebrations.

CONS

This cake can be a bit on the sweet side, so if you don’t like sweet desserts, reduce the sugar amount.

The wine flavor in this cake can be overpowering for some individuals, so it’s better to replace it with grape juice if you don’t want your cake to have a strong wine flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, so it’s better to consume it in moderation as a treat once in a while.
However, red wine is rich in antioxidants, reduces inflammation, and improves heart health.
The cocoa powder used in the recipe is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties and helps improve brain function.

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