Zinfandel Chocolate Cake
Zinfandel Chocolate Cake is a rich, moist dessert that infuses the deep, fruity notes of Zinfandel wine into a classic chocolate cake batter. Typically made with cocoa powder, flour, sugar, eggs, and a generous pour of Zinfandel, it often features a wine-infused ganache or glaze. This indulgent cake is a popular creation in American home baking and dessert culture, especially in regions known for wine production like California.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carb and high-fat dessert, with a typical slice containing around 400-500 calories. Its key nutrients come from the carbohydrates in sugar and flour, fats from butter and chocolate, and a small amount of protein from eggs, though it is not considered a significant source of vitamins or minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 36 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Folate | 30 µg |
Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a creative fusion of two beloved indulgences—fine wine and chocolate—often served at celebratory gatherings or as a sophisticated dinner party dessert. Nutritionally, the Zinfandel wine not only adds complex flavor but also contributes antioxidants like resveratrol, though in amounts too small to offset the dessert's overall high sugar and fat content.
