Individual grape and vin santo cakes are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of sweet grapes, rich vin santo wine, and a tender, moist cake. Whether you're looking for a special dessert to impress your guests or a simple treat to enjoy on a cozy afternoon, these individual cakes are sure to please. With their rustic appearance and delectable taste, they make a perfect addition to any dessert table or gathering with friends and family.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
INDIVIDUAL GRAPE AND VIN SANTO CAKES
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Cake Wine Dessert Grape Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Generously butter muffin cups and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
- Whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter with 2/3 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in zest.
- Add flour mixture in 2 batches alternately with wine, beginning and ending with flour and mixing until just incorporated.
- Toss grapes with remaining tablespoon flour, then fold into batter.
- Divide batter among muffin cups. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Bake until golden and springy to the touch, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then loosen with a knife and remove. Cool to warm, 5 to 10 minutes more.
RASPBERRY POUND CAKE WITH VIN SANTO CREAM
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the Raspberry Pound Cake:
- Set an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9 by 5 by3-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the sugar and butter until blended, about 30 seconds. With the machine running, add the eggs 1 at a time. Add the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients, a small amount at a time, until just incorporated. Using a rubber spatula, fold the drained raspberries evenly into the batter.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 55 to 60 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. (Cake may deflate in the center during cooling)
- To make the Vin Santo Cream:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream until it holds soft peaks.
- Add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and Vin Santo. Continue to beat mixture until cream holds stiff peaks.
- Transfer the pound cake to a serving platter. Slice and serve with the Vin Santo Cream.
ITALIAN FRESH PURPLE GRAPE CAKE
Grape cake is an ideal match for Vin Santo, the rich, smooth, aromatic sweet wine prepared in small quantities on many Italian estates.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously butter and flour the 9 inch springform cake pan, tapping out any excess flour. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored, about 3 minutes. Add the butter, oil, milk and vanilla extract, and mix until blended.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Add the lemon zest and orange zest, and toss to coat the zest with flour.
- Spoon the flour mixture into the bowl of batter and stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix once more. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquids.
- Stir in about 3/4 of the grapes into the batter. Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Place the pan in the center of the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes, then sprinkle the top of the cake with the remaining grapes. Bake for about 40 minutes more, until the top is a deep golden brown and the cake feels quite firm when pressed with a fingertip.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. After 10 minutes, run a knife along the sides of the pan. Release and remove the side of the springform pan, leaving the cake on the pan base. Serve at room temperature, cut into thin wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 83.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 123.1 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
Tips:
- Make sure to use a good quality Vin Santo, as it will greatly affect the flavor of the cake.
- If you don't have any Vin Santo, you can substitute another sweet white wine, such as Moscato d'Asti or Riesling.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cakes until they are just set in the center. Over baking will dry them out.
- Let the cakes cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
These individual grape and Vin Santo cakes are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With their moist and flavorful crumb and sweet and fruity glaze, these cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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