Concord Grape Cake Recipe

Name: Concord Grape Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup sweet white wine, at room temperature; 1/3 cup milk, at room temperature; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 12 ounces Concord grapes, split in half, seeds removed (See Notes); 1 pound Concord grapes (see notes); 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sweet white wine, at room temperature
1/3 cup milk, at room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
12 ounces Concord grapes, split in half, seeds removed (See Notes)
1 pound Concord grapes (see notes)
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Grease 9-inch round cake pan with 1 tablespoon butter. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper and coat and grease once again with whatever butter is left on the pastry brush.
2
Beat eggs and brown sugar on medium-high speed until pale yellow and foamy, about 2 minutes. Add salt, wine, milk, oil, and lemon zest and beat until combined, about 1 minute.
3
Combine flour and baking powder in small bowl. Lower mixer speed to low and add flour mixture. Beat just until combined, scraping sides and bottom of bowl with rubber spatula as necessary. Fold in grapes.
4
Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake until cake tester inserted in middle of cake comes out clean, rotating pan halfway through baking, 25 to 30 minutes.
5
Cool cake in pan about 10 minutes, then turn over onto large plate. Immediately invert onto cooling rack set over parchment-lined baking sheet (to catch any drips).
6
While cake is cooling, place a small plate in the freezer.
7
Remove the grape skins by pinching the grapes and place them in a food processor. Pulse with 1/4 cup sugar until completely pureed.
8
Combine pureed skins, peeled grapes, lemon juice, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened and reduced to 1 cup, 25 to 30 minutes.
9
Strain hot jam into a glass measuring cup; discard seeds (strained jam will measure about 3/4 cup). To test for doneness, drop a tablespoon of jam on the chilled plate and allow to stand for 1 minute. Tilt the plate: if the jam runs, return it to the saucepan and simmer 3 to 5 minutes and test again. Jam is done when it stays in a mound.
10
Spread warm jam over warm cake and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Serve.

1146

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 2 large eggs, at room temperature, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Concord Grape Cake Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!