Well, my friends, you're in for a real treat! This cake is super duper moist and with the right combination of chocolate and zucchini. The cinnamon and cloves had amazing depths of flavor. The wine is so subtle and smooth, definitely an adult cake. And, it's a very, very pretty cake to boot!
This recipe is based on my Grandma Truitt's recipe, handed down from generation to generation. I did make a few modifications with, of course, the addition of booze and using a different pan.
I used Chocolate Wine, which I have seen here and there. It's a combination of red wine, milk and you guessed it: chocolate. I received a bottle from my friend, Melanie, for Christmas last year. It's been in the frig since then...I wasn't really sure how I felt about it until I tried it just before making this cake. It's very interesting and would make a great cocktail or an after dinner dessert wine. Think Baileys or Kahlua. Cream and rich...And, turns out it's also great for baking!
Grandma Truitt was such a warm and loving person...I only knew my grandmothers. And, Grandma Truitt always gave us a big hug and a kiss whenever we went to see her. My other grandmother, Bambi, never did that...I don't know why, it just wasn't her style.
I think Grandma Truitt, who was a great baker, would be very proud of my homage cake for her!
