In these tender, elegant cakes, the Italian dessert wine Vin Santo contributes intoxicating flavor that's played up by the addition of plump grapes.
Cakes can be baked in 12 (1/3-to 1/2-cup) muffin cups. Baking time will be slightly shorter, 16 to 18 minutes.
Recipe information
Total Time
50 min
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
Equipment:
Garnish:
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Generously butter muffin cups and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
Step 2
Whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Add flour mixture in 2 batches alternately with wine, beginning and ending with flour and mixing until just incorporated.
Step 5
Toss grapes with remaining tablespoon flour, then fold into batter.
Step 6
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.
Recipe notes
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