Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me. . . . oh wait is my birthday not a holiday? Sorry I just assume it is since it falls right smack in the middle of December when everyone is in holiday mode.
Anyway. . . so yes today is my birthday and I’ve made a cake but not only is this cake a fabulous one for birthdays it’s also perfect for your holiday celebration because it includes one very special ingredient – wine. Say it with me, all cakes should be made with wine.
#SundaySupper and Gallo Family Vineyards are celebrating memorable holiday meals today and honestly, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a delicious dish and a hearty glass of Gallo Cabernet sitting in front of me.
It’s easy to cook a savory meal with wine but I wanted to show how it can shine in dessert. Red velvet cake is delicious all year round, but it’s especially festive now with its bright red color. Substituting all that red food coloring for red wine not only makes this cake more flavorful but also a show stopper at your dessert table. This is a cake for adults though since not all the wine gets baked out.
A couple of tips when cooking and baking with wine, you want to choose one that you’d be happy drinking alongside your dish. There is no need to purchase that $50 bottle but something palatable is essential to making your dish shine.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 12oz Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
- 4oz goat cheese, room temperature
- 4oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350 degrees and line 3 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt until completely combined.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the butter and sugars until light and airy about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time until combined and then the vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Alternating with the flour mixture and the wine, starting with the flour mix into the batter on low speed. This would be done in three parts.
- Divide the batter evenly amongst the three prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before removing from the pan.
- While the cakes are cooling, clean the bowl and paddle attachment from your stand mixer. Reattach and add the goat cheese, cream cheese and butter.
- Cream together on medium speed for 2-3 minutes and then add the powdered sugar.
- Mix until combined, add the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat on medium high for 2-3 minutes or until the frosting is light and airy.
- If any of the cakes have domed, with a serrated carefully trip the top so that it is flat.
- Place the first cake on your cake stand and place about 1 cup of frosting, smooth to the edges.
- Place the second cake next and repeat. Finally top with the final layer and apply a very thin layer of frosting around the top and sides.
- Place the cake in the fridge for about an hour to firm up.
- After an hour, remove the cake and finish frosting the sides and top.
- Store the cake in an airtight cake container for 3-4 days.
Notes
The red wine used in this cake is there more for flavor than for color. If you do want to present a red cake to your guest, I suggest adding 1/4 teaspoon of red gel food coloring to add a touch of red to your cake.
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Are you ready to make memorable holiday meals? Take a look at these recipes by Sunday Supper contributors featuring Gallo Family Vineyards wine:
- Clementine, Whiskey & Wine Cocktail by Foxes Love Lemons
- Mandarin Spice Mulled Wine by girlichef
- Cabernet-Shallot Mushroom Cheeseburgers by The Weekend Gourmet
- Crock Pot Beef Bourguignon by The Dinner-Mom
- Easy Cranberry Bacon Stuffing by Momma’s Meals
- Fettuccine with Italian Sausage and Mascarpone by The Foodie Army Wife
- Family Fondue by kimchi MOM
- Lemon White Wine Green Beans & Mushrooms by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Linguine with Spicy Red Clam Sauce by Supper for a Steal
- Baked Stuffed Pork Chops with Moscato Gravy by Webicurean
- Moscato Orange Chicken with Olives by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Moscato Stone Crab Scampi by Family Foodie
- Mushroom Risotto by The Messy Baker
- Portabellas Stuffed with Cabernet Onions and Gorgonzola by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Red Wine Risotto by Shockingly Delicious
- Short Ribs With Pasta by Magnolia Days
- Pomegranate White Wine Panna Cotta by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Fudgy Red Wine Brownies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Red Wine Chocolate Cake by Alida’s Kitchen
- Red Wine Velvet Cake by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
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Happy Birthday! What a great cake to celebrate with. And I totally agree on how wine is great in cake and other baked goods.
Happy, happy birthday, Susan!!! What a magnificent cake for your celebration! And I’m SO glad you replaced the food coloring with wine…brilliant!
Happy Birthday. What a lovely cake to celebrate with…and definitely 3 layer worth!
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Oh s boozy wine cake! Sounds good to me. And happy birthday Susan!
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Happy Happy Birthday!! I will gladly say it with you… All cakes should be made with wine. Love the idea of wine in a cake.
Happy Birthday! This looks like the perfect cake to celebrate!
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Mmmm, I’d love to join you with a slice of this cake and wish you a Happy Birthday!!
Yay, Happy Birthday to YOU! I say make it a holiday ;). This cake is gorgeous…I’d love a fat slice.
Happy Birthday, doll! Michael’s b’day was Friday, so know what you mean about having a birthday fall in the middle of the holidays. I love this cake…does the red wine make it more moist?
HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYY!
SUCH a clever idea, making a red velvet cake into a red WINE velvet cake! Esp. for the birthday girl 😉
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Happy Birthday Susan! I coudln’t imagine a better cake to celebrate!
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Red + red = brilliant! I am repeating after you: All cakes should be baked with wine.
I love it! Happy Birthday!! We have a lot of December birthdays in our family as well! 🙂
Happy birthday! What a fun cake to celebrate! I love cake, and what a uniquely delicious frosting with the goat cheese. YUM!
Happy Birthday, Susan! Your cake sounds like a great birthday celebration cake to me!
Happy Birthday Susan! And yes, yes, yes, all cakes should be made with wine!! Red Velvet Cake is my favorite – I can never resist it!!
Happy happy birthday, Susan!!! Oh my this is the most beautiful amazing cake ever!!! Cheers to you!
Happy Happy Birthday!!! Celebrate as much as possible. This cake looks like a great start!
I’ll take a red wine filled cake over red food coloring any day. This has got to be amazing!
I need a big slice of this luscious cake. Also, love the sound of the frosting!
Happy birthday! This looks like the perfect birthday cake!
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