Red Wine Chocolate Cake
This is my favorite cake. It’s delicious and simple and perfect for dinner parties. Also, note, the wine doesn’t completely bake out, so maybe not for kids…or do, I don’t judge. Adapted from Smitten Kitchen Tools Standing or hand mixer with paddle attachment 9” round spring-form cake pan parchment paper sieve spatula measuring cups and bowls cooling rack Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature [or butter substitute] 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup white granulated sugar 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature 3/4 cup (177 ml) red wine [I suggest a red blend, Cab or Syrah] 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup + 1 tablespoon (133 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves zest from one orange confectioners sugar for dusting Instructions Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parch
