RICH DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH RED WINE CHOCOLATE FROSTING
I was looking for a light, rich chocolate cake that wasn't too sweet and was easy to make. I couldn't find one, so I took a couple of different recipes and doctored them to make this. It came out just as I wanted; light and fluffy without being too sweet. The red wine frosting makes it for grown ups only (at least that's what you can tell any kids that are after some!). If you prefer a more traditional sweetness, simply add more sugar - I'd suggest increasing by a third (ie to 400g). The frosting should be enough to put a layer between the two cakes and some on top. You may also like to slice each cake in two to add two more layers of frosting if you're feeling decadent - just increase the quantities.
Provided by Snowbunny Andorra
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C Line two cake tins with parchment paper and grease.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, salt and coffee granules (ie all the dry ingredients).
- Make a well in the middle and add all the liquid ingredients.
- Use a whisk to mix together until completely blended. Don't be alarmed at how runny it is - it's much thinner than a normal cake mix!
- Pour into the two prepared tins and place in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until cooked through - the longer you leave them, the drier they will be. I found 30 minutes to be fine for a light, moist cake, but it will depend on your oven. Use a skewer inserted into the middle to make sure the cake is cooked through. If it comes out clean, you should be fine.
- Turn the cooked cakes out onto a cooling rack and place to one side.
- While they cool, make the frosting: Put the butter, icing sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl and cream together until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese and mix well. Then, add the red wine a little at a time until it gets a little runnier. Give it a taste; you want to just be able to taste the wine without it being overpowering. Place in the fridge for a few minutes to let it stiffen up slightly.
- When the cake has cooled, spread the frosting on the top of one layer and place the other on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5753.9, Fat 331.8, SaturatedFat 147.8, Cholesterol 947.7, Sodium 5006.7, Carbohydrate 677.6, Fiber 46.3, Sugar 407.3, Protein 82.5
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semsem badawy
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Oga Solo
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the red wine frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
xracrboy15
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate cake was moist and fluffy, and the red wine frosting was rich and creamy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Melody Murphy Kirk
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The frosting is especially delicious.
Azhar Azharali
[email protected]This cake is to die for! The chocolate cake is moist and fluffy, and the red wine frosting is rich and creamy. It's the perfect dessert for any special occasion.
Annoying Person
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different chocolate cake recipe.
Sohel Sohel
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Mian Dil
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the red wine frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
toseefali rana
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate cake was moist and fluffy, and the red wine frosting was rich and creamy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Payel Ahmed
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Kimbejja Jimmy
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The chocolate cake was dry and crumbly, and the red wine frosting was too tart. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
The Aliraza
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ff Uu
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The texture is perfect, and the chocolate flavor is out of this world. The red wine frosting is a nice touch, too. It adds a bit of complexity to the flavor.
Good G
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this cake because I'm not a big fan of red wine. But I'm so glad I did! The red wine flavor is subtle and not overpowering at all. The cake is incredibly moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for.
amna shahbaz
[email protected]This cake is divine! The chocolate cake is moist and fluffy, and the red wine frosting is rich and creamy. It's the perfect dessert for any special occasion.
Muzamil Hendricks
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The frosting is especially delicious.
Rikke Skafte
[email protected]This cake was so rich and decadent! The chocolate flavor was deep and intense, and the red wine frosting was the perfect complement. It was a big hit at my dinner party, and everyone asked for the recipe.