Red velvet cake has long been a favourite of mine.
However I've always disliked how I had to put in tons of artificial coloring to get it to look really red because once you add in chocolate powder, it just looks like chocolate cake.
When I saw this recipe from Smitten Kitchen, I just had to try it. I hate red wine, I would never drink it but I have an abundance supply of red wine which were all gifts over the years. This recipe would allow me to bake something I disliked into something I loved.
The cake turned out moist, with the light fragrance from the wine and a faint hint of cinnamon. The mascarpone filling was perfect as it was sweet and light.
This is the perfect birthday cake for adults.
