Ingredients
12 ounces all purpose flour
2 ounces cocoa powder (I used Hershey's natural unsweetened. Do not use Dutch Processed)
16 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
18 ounces brown sugar
2 ounces (weighed) vegetable oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
21/4 teaspoon baking soda
3.4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnmaon
seeds from two vanilla beans or two tablespoons vanilla extract
6 large eggs, room temperature
12 ounces (weighed) red wine (choose something sweet)
11/2 ounces (weighed) vanilla extract
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
2 -4 tablespoons berry syrup
2 tablespoons wine syrup (optional)
1/2 cup berries
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup wine
1/4 cup sugar
4 ounces chocolate chips
1/8 teaspoon powdered cayenne pepper (optional)
Preparation
