German Mulled Wine Cake (Glühweinkuchen)

A moist and fragrant cake infused with the warm, comforting spices of German mulled wine (Glühwein). Perfect for a cozy winter evening.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 5 minutes

Calories

455 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

6 items

Cost

£0.84/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2.5cupsAll-Purpose Flour

£0.60

2teaspoonsBaking Powder

£0.10

0.5teaspoonBaking Soda

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt

£0.01

0.5cupUnsalted Butter(Softened)

£1.20

1cupGranulated Sugar

£0.40

0.5cupBrown Sugar(Packed)

£0.25

2Eggs(Large)

£0.60

1teaspoonVanilla Extract

£0.15

1cupMulled Wine (Glühwein)(See instructions for homemade Glühwein spice mix alternative)

£2.50

1tablespoonOrange Zest(From one orange)

£0.10

1teaspoonGround Cinnamon(If using Glühwein spice substitute)

£0.10

0.3teaspoonGround Cloves(If using Glühwein spice substitute)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonGround Nutmeg(If using Glühwein spice substitute)

£0.05

1cupPowdered Sugar(For the glaze (optional))

£0.50

2tablespoonsMilk(For the glaze (optional))

£0.05

Total Cost

£6.71

£0.84 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Alternatively, line the bottom with parchment paper.
2.
If making your own Glühwein spice mix, combine 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
3.
If not using pre-made Glühwein, gently simmer 1 cup of red wine with the Glühwein spices or substitute spices for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
4.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5.
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer for best results, but hand mixing works too.
6.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
7.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the Glühwein (or red wine spice mixture), beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
8.
Stir in the orange zest.
9.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
10.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
11.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
12.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
13.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (115g)

455 kcal / 1904 kJ

Carbs

67g

26% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

36 g

40% of RDA

Sodium

180 mg

8% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.

You can substitute rum or brandy for a portion of the Glühwein for an extra kick.

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Consider adding chopped nuts, like almonds or walnuts, to the batter for added texture.

Use a good quality red wine for the best flavor. Avoid wines that are too tannic.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop

9-inch Round Cake Pan

Mixing Bowls

Whisk

Electric Mixer (optional)

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.

You can substitute rum or brandy for a portion of the Glühwein for an extra kick.

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Consider adding chopped nuts, like almonds or walnuts, to the batter for added texture.

Use a good quality red wine for the best flavor. Avoid wines that are too tannic.

German Mulled Wine Cake (Glühweinkuchen)

Ingredients

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