Mulled Wine Cake is a unique and flavorful dessert that infuses the warm, spiced essence of mulled wine into a rich, moist cake. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion that calls for a special and aromatic treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup mulled wine (see instructions below or use pre-made)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
For the Mulled Wine (if making from scratch):
- 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine (such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 cloves
- 2 star anise
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons mulled wine or milk
Directions
- If making mulled wine from scratch: In a pot, combine all the mulled wine ingredients. Heat over low heat for about 20 minutes. Do not boil. Strain and set aside 1 cup for the cake.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the mulled wine, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with enough mulled wine or milk to achieve a pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Serve the Mulled Wine Cake and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 300-350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g
Prep and Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (if making mulled wine from scratch)
- Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes
Servings
- Serves: 10-12
Mulled Wine Cake is an exceptional dessert that captures the essence of the holidays. Its combination of spices and the depth of flavor from the mulled wine make it a festive and enjoyable treat for any special occasion.
