RED WINE CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM

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Red Wine Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Buttercream image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups dry red wine
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
About 2 tablespoons half-and-half or heavy cream

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch cake pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Combine the butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the red wine, beginning and ending with the flour, mixing until just incorporated.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Bake until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely on a rack.
  • For the buttercream: Place the butter in a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar in 3 batches, beating until each batch is incorporated. After adding the last batch, continue to beat until very smooth and lightened, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the half-and-half and beat until incorporated. Add more half-and-half as needed to make the icing a smooth, spreadable consistency. Keep at room temperature until ready to use.
  • Spoon the buttercream onto the cake and smooth with an offset spatula. Cut the cake into squares and serve.

Alisher Rajput
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I'm not a great baker, but this cake turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake was so delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


George Hurst
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Prashansa Dangi
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I made this cake for a special occasion and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ndnn Enne
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This cake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this cake again, but I will use a different recipe for the cake batter.


Tricia Coghlan
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I will definitely be making this cake again, but I will use less sugar in the frosting.


Mbogo
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.


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This cake was very easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Grace Komene
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this cake again, but I will use a different recipe for the cake batter.


Ladla Kashmir Butt
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Moazzam Ali Mughal
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I will definitely be making this cake again, but I will use less sugar in the frosting.


Hammad Malik
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.


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This cake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this cake again, but I will use a different recipe for the cake batter.


Emeelia McCallum
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I'm not a great baker, but this cake turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake was so delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Babul Aseer
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Janntul Ferdaus
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I made this cake for a special occasion and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Simla Akther
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Hafizu Halidu
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I'm not a huge fan of red wine, but I decided to give this cake a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The red wine flavor was subtle and added a nice depth of flavor to the cake. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Rajpoot Ahmad
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nabin Xettri
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Alazar Kassahun
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The red wine and chocolate flavors were perfectly balanced, and the vanilla buttercream was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.