Torta Di Vino Rosso (Red Wine Cake) Recipe

Name: Torta Di Vino Rosso (Red Wine Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups unsalted butter (3 1/2 sticks); 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

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups unsalted butter (3 1/2 sticks)
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

1
Cream butter and sugar in stand mixer. When light and fluffy, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and wine.
2
In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and cocoa powder. Add flour mixture to mixer bowl, 1/3 at a time, running on low and pausing while adding dry ingredients. Mix until well-blended. Remove bowl from mixer. Add chocolate and fold in by hand.
3
Spray one 10 1/2-inch or 2 9-inch cake pans with butter-and-flour baking spray, or butter and dust with cocoa powder. Pour batter into pan(s).
4
Bake in preheated 350F oven for 35-40 minutes or until skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack until completely cool. If made as a single layer, dust top with confectioner's sugar in a small sieve. Serve with small glasses of a red dessert wine.

1650

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

145

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups unsalted butter (3 1/2 sticks), 1 1/4 cups sugar, 6 eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Torta Di Vino Rosso (Red Wine Cake) 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.

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Torta Di Vino Rosso (Red Wine Cake)

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Variations & substitutions

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