Imagine a chocolate cake that not only melts in your mouth but also leaves a hint of elegance with every bite. Welcome to the world of baking where rich cocoa meets the sophisticated notes of your favorite Missouri Norton wine. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a special night in, this recipe will make you the star of any occasions. Ready to impress your taste buds and your guests? Dive in and discover the magic of creating this chocolate wine cake!

Chocolate Cake

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups sugar 
• 1 cup brown sugar 
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 teaspoons baking soda 
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt 
• 4 eggs 
• 1 ½ cups sour cream 
• ½ cup whole milk 
• 1 cup Missouri Norton wine 
• ¾ cup vegetable oil 
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup hot water

Instructions: 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut out two 9-inch round segments of parchment paper to line your cake pans with. Spray each pan generously – side and bottom – with nonstick cooking spray, then place the parchment paper cut out in the bottom of the pans and spray again. 
• In the large bowl of the stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine both sugars, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt; mix on low until dry ingredients are thoroughly combined.
• In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, milk, wine, oil, and vanilla extract; whisk well until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into the dry ingredients and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Pour in hot water and continue mixing until completely combined. 
• Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake in preheated over for 30 minutes. 
• Cool cakes in the pans placed on a cooling rack, after 15 minutes remove cakes from pans and finish cooling cakes on cooling racks. 

Chocolate Frosting

Ingredients: 

• 12 oz cream cheese
• ¾ cup butter
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk 
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt 

Instructions: 

• Beat the cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add the cocoa powder and mix until combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then the milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. 
• Begin frosting the bottom layer sides. Once completed add a thick layer of frosting on top of the bottom layer. Stack top cake layer and repeat frosting steps. 

This isn’t just a dessert; it’s an experience that transforms a simple cake into a luxurious treat. Be sure to tag us in your chocolate cake and Missouri wine recipes using #mowine!