Chocolate Red Wine Chiffon Cake

I've been having a fling with chiffon cakes. There's something so wonderful about their spongy texture and stately height - and their simplicity! Compared to layer cakes, they are half the work and all the flavor and beauty. The toppings are easy too. Sometimes I smother the cakes with glaze, and other times it's a simple dusting of powdered sugar.

This recipe is a result of some late night experimentation with half a bottle of leftover red wine and my favorite chocolate chiffon cake recipe. It's a study in contrasts. Lightness and depth, airy sponge cake textures against deep chocolate with red wine notes.
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