German Red Wine and Chocolate Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Grease the cake pan with butter and dust with flour.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, sift and combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg, cloves, and baking powder.

Step 4

In a separate large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Use a hand mixer to combine.

Step 5

Add melted butter and continue mixing.

Step 6

Add the dry ingredients and the red wine alternately in batches while mixing continuously.

Step 7

Add chocolate chips and use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix, just enough to incorporate it into the batter.

Step 8

Pour cake batter into the prepared cake pan.

Step 9

Tap the pan gently on the countertop (to lessen bubbles) and place the plan in the lower part of the oven for 55 to 60 mins.

Step 10

Set aside to cool, then remove the cake from the pan.

Step 11

Dust with powdered sugar and serve.