Ingredients:

  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups dry red wine
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup mixed fresh berries
  • 0.5 cup pitted cherries, quartered
  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp brandy
  • 0.25 cup strained raspberry puree

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your pans with butter and parchment.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar until the mixture looks pale and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. Alternately add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) and the milk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined—do not overmix or the cake will be tough.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the edges are just beginning to pull away from the pan.
  6. Allow to cool completely before slicing.