Individual Grape And Vin Santo Cakes Food

RASPBERRY POUND CAKE WITH VIN SANTO CREAM

Steps:

• To make the Raspberry Pound Cake:
• Set an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9 by 5 by3-inch loaf pan.
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the sugar and butter until blended, about 30 seconds. With the machine running, add the eggs 1 at a time. Add the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients, a small amount at a time, until just incorporated. Using a rubber spatula, fold the drained raspberries evenly into the batter.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 55 to 60 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. (Cake may deflate in the center during cooling)
• To make the Vin Santo Cream:
• In a large bowl, beat the cream until it holds soft peaks.
• Add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and Vin Santo. Continue to beat mixture until cream holds stiff peaks.
• Transfer the pound cake to a serving platter. Slice and serve with the Vin Santo Cream.

INDIVIDUAL GRAPE AND VIN SANTO CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Generously butter muffin cups and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
• Whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Beat butter with 2/3 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in zest.
• Add flour mixture in 2 batches alternately with wine, beginning and ending with flour and mixing until just incorporated.
• Toss grapes with remaining tablespoon flour, then fold into batter.
• Divide batter among muffin cups. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Bake until golden and springy to the touch, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then loosen with a knife and remove. Cool to warm, 5 to 10 minutes more.

STRACCIATELLA WITH STRAWBERRIES AND VIN SANTO

Steps:

• Combine the sugar with 1 cup of the strawberries in a medium bowl. Using a fork, mash the berries to release the juices. Add the vin santo, lemon zest, vanilla and remaining 1 cup of strawberries. Stir together with a spoon. Divide the gelato among 4 glasses or bowls. Top with some of the strawberry mixture and a pinch of the flaky salt. Serve with a biscotti for dipping if desired.