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MANGIA BENE PASTA |
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CAKE WITH WINE AND GRAPES |
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"TORTA AL VINO" |
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| 1-1/2 cups flour |
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| 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
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| 1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
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| Pinch of salt |
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| 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature |
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| 2/3 cup sugar |
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| 2 eggs |
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| 1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
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| 1 tablespoon lemon or orange zest |
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| 3/4 cup white wine |
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| 1-1/2 to 2 cups red seedless grapes |
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| Added during baking time: |
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| 2 tablespoons butter, in small pieces |
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| 1 tablespoon sugar |
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| Preheat oven to 375° F. |
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| Grease the inside of a 9-inch springform pan. |
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| In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. |
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| Set aside. |
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| Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. |
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| Add the eggs, beat until incorporated. |
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| Add the vanilla and zest. |
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| Beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth. |
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| At low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients and the wine. |
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| Beat until the batter is well blended and smooth. |
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| Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. |
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| Scatter the grapes over the surface of the cake batter. |
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| With your finger push some of the grapes into the batter. |
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| The grapes don't have to be completely covered; they will sink as the cake rises. |
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| Bake for 25 minutes. |
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| The top of the cake will be set but the interior will still be wet. |
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| Carefully remove the cake from the oven or pull it to the front of the oven rack. |
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| Scatter the butter pieces and tablespoon of sugar over the top. |
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| Return the cake to the oven and bake another 15 minutes. |
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| The cake should be set and the top golden brown and slightly glazed. |
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| Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center to see if it comes out clean. |
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| Transfer to a cooling rack. |
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| Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes. |
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| Run a knife around the inside of the side ring. |
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| Open the spring and remove the side ring. |
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| Let the cake cool completely before serving. |
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| Serve at room temperature with a dusting of confectioners' sugar or garnish with a dollop of whipped cream. |
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| SERVES 6-8 |
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