And finally, the moist cinnamon cake completes the savory experience. “It isn’t for everyone,” warned Hiltrud Steimel of her Red Wine Cake. “You have to have the right palate.” ...

Line the bottom of three 23cm cake tins with parchment and butter and ... Add the eggs, beat well, then the red wine and vanilla. Sift the flour, cocoa, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder ...

Red wine and chocolate go hand-in-hand. Try Chianti in a chocolate torta alla melagrana for a must-try Italian cake. Zinfandel and merlot are excellent options for a molten chocolate cake ...

Chop the figs and place in a pan with the wine, orange juice and zest, sugar and spice. Simmer for 5 minutes. Drain the juice and set aside for the sauce. Butter 5 individual cake tins or metal ...