Darkest Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Glaze

Health score
1%
Darkest Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Glaze
45 min.
10
448kcal

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If you’re a chocolate lover, prepare to be delighted by this Darkest Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Glaze—a dessert that truly elevates the classic chocolate cake experience. A perfect blend of bittersweet chocolate and rich unsalted butter creates a luscious, moist cake that melts in your mouth. What makes this cake even more special is the addition of red wine, which not only enhances the chocolate flavor but adds a touch of sophistication to every bite.

Imagine serving this decadent dessert at your next gathering; the deep, dark color of the cake and the glossy red wine glaze will captivate your guests even before they take their first forkful. The glaze, made from high-quality bittersweet chocolate and a hint of red wine, brings a glossy finish that is as luxurious as it is delicious. Plus, the cake can be made ahead of time and stored, making it a hassle-free option for entertaining.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this cake is surprisingly simple to prepare, requiring only common kitchen equipment and readily available ingredients. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a personal treat, this Darkest Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Glaze will impress anyone lucky enough to share in its richness. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to dive into a chocolatey bliss that will linger long after the last bite!

Ingredients

  • ounces bittersweet chocolate 70% finely chopped (at least cacao)
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose plus more for pan
  • 0.8 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 cup pinot noir chocolate brownies (such as Pinot Noir)
  • cup sugar 
  • cup butter unsalted plus more for pan cut into pieces, (2 sticks)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • offset spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly butterand flour pan.
  2. Heat chocolate, sugar, and1 cup butter in a heatproof bowl set over asaucepan of simmering water (bowl shouldnot touch water), stirring, until chocolateis almost completely melted, about 3 minutes;remove from heat and continue tostir until chocolate is completely melted.
  3. Letcool completely.
  4. Using an electric mixer on medium speed,add eggs to chocolate mixture 1 at a time,beating to blend after each addition. Beatuntil mixture has a mousse-like consistency.Reduce speed to low and add salt and 1/3 cupflour; mix until smooth. Scrape batter intoprepared pan; smooth top.
  5. Bake cake until top is firm and edgesare slightly darkened, 55–65 minutes (relyon visual cues; a tester inserted into cake'scenter will come out clean before cakeis truly done).
  6. Transfer pan to a wire rackand let cake cool completely in pan beforeturning out.
  7. Heat chocolate,butter, and salt in a heatproof bowl setover a saucepan of simmering water (bowlshould not touch water), stirring, untilchocolate and butter are melted, about5 minutes.
  8. Whisk in powdered sugar.
  9. Meanwhile, bring wine just to a boil in asmall saucepan.
  10. Remove chocolate mixture from heatand whisk in wine; let cool until slightlythickened and a rubber spatula leaves a trailin mixture when stirring, 8–10 minutes.
  11. Set cake on a wire rack set over a rimmedbaking sheet.
  12. Pour glaze over cake andspread it across the top and over the edgeswith an offset spatula.
  13. Let cake standat room temperature until glaze is set,2–3 hours.
  14. DO AHEAD: Cake can be made andglazed 2 days ahead. Chill. Bring to roomtemperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories448kcal
Protein4.07%
Fat58.77%
Carbs37.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.01
Glycemic Load
16.3
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.8365217706432%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:447.86kcal
22.39%
Fat:29.11g
44.78%
Saturated Fat:17.29g
108.06%
Carbohydrates:41.41g
13.8%
Net Carbohydrates:39.48g
14.36%
Sugar:34.25g
38.06%
Cholesterol:124.57mg
41.52%
Sodium:207.98mg
9.04%
Alcohol:1.23g
100%
Alcohol %:1.44%
100%
Caffeine:19.5mg
6.5%
Protein:4.54g
9.08%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.85%
Copper:0.31mg
15.45%
Selenium:9.84µg
14.06%
Vitamin A:686.61IU
13.73%
Iron:2mg
11.09%
Magnesium:43.69mg
10.92%
Phosphorus:108.51mg
10.85%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
7.99%
Fiber:1.93g
7.71%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.08%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.82%
Vitamin D:0.74µg
4.94%
Potassium:166.66mg
4.76%
Folate:17.71µg
4.43%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.29%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.18%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.27%
Calcium:31.7mg
3.17%
Vitamin K:3.29µg
3.14%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.3%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.21%
Source:Epicurious