Blackberry Wine Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup blackberry wine
• 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

3/5 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil, and eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the blackberry wine. Stir in the blackberries.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 290 per serving
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy texture
• Sweet and slightly tart flavor
• Deep blackberry color

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! The blackberry wine gives it a unique flavor that I love."
• "I baked this for a party and everyone raved about it. It's a keeper!"
• "The perfect dessert for a summer barbecue or potluck."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have blackberry wine, you can substitute another red wine.
• For a richer flavor, you can use homemade blackberry jam instead of fresh or frozen blackberries.
• Let the cake cool completely before frosting or glazing.