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sangria cake

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Cakes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • *for the cake*
  • 1 stick + 6 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • zest of ½ orange
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup sangria wine
  • red and purple food coloring if desired
  • *for the frosting*
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • zest of ½ orange
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoon heavy cream
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 orange sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter and flour an 8-inch cake pan, and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and orange zest until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well between additions.
  • Add in the flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
  • Add in the sangria, and mix until incorporated. If desired, add in a couple of drops of red and purple food coloring to reach your ideal color.
  • Pour the batter in the prepared pan, and bake for 20 minutes, then cover the pan with foil, and bake for 10 minutes longer.
  • When cake is ready, remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.
  • When ready to frost, beat together the butter, zest, salt, and powdered sugar until creamy.
  • Mixture should be very thick, so add in the heavy cream, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Spread the frosting on the cake, and top with the orange slices.
  • Serve immediately, and store leftovers in the fridge. Enjoy!