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Red Wine Chocolate Cake

Recipe by Rudolph van Veen on InstagramAdded 28 October 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A velvety chocolate cake infused with rich red wine, offering a deep, slightly fruity flavor without any artificial coloring. Layered with a smooth chocolate cream cheese frosting and adorned with chocolate‑dipped fruit, this dessert is perfect for a celebratory dinner or a wine‑themed gathering.

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Red Wine Chocolate Cake by Rudolph van Veen, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

Cake

  1. Butter the three 22 cm springform pans and line the bases with parchment paper.

  2. In a mixer, beat butter, oil, vanilla extract and brown sugar for about 10 minutes until creamy.

  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  4. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt into a bowl; gradually fold the dry mixture into the batter, alternating with the red wine, mixing only until just combined.

  5. Divide the batter evenly among the three pans and bake in a pre‑heated 350°F oven (top and bottom heat) for 30 minutes.

  6. Let the cakes cool completely after baking.

Frosting

  1. In a mixer, combine cream cheese, butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until a light, airy cream forms.

Assembly

  1. Stack the three cake layers with frosting between each layer, then spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

  2. Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for a few hours until firm.

Decoration

  1. Dip the grapes, figs or fresh berries in melted dark chocolate and arrange them on the cake as desired.

Tips while you cook

Beat butter mixture thoroughly
Beat butter, oil, vanilla extract and brown sugar for about 10 minutes until creamy before adding eggs.
Cool cakes completely before frosting
Allow the baked cake layers to cool completely before applying the frosting.
Chill assembled cake
Refrigerate the stacked and frosted cake for a few hours until firm before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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