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Summer Fruit Sangria Cake

A delightful cake infused with the flavors of summer fruits and sangria, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mixed summer fruits such as strawberries, peaches, and blueberries
Sangria Glaze
  • 1 cup red wine preferably fruity
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh fruit for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and milk. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mixed summer fruits.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Sangria Glaze
  1. In a saucepan, combine the red wine, orange juice, sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the sangria glaze over the top.
  2. Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh fruit.
  3. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the red wine with grape juice.

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