Blackberry Wine Cake

You might not have blackberry wine at home, but it’s worth a trip to the store to get it for this delicious cake.

Cake

1 cup pecans, finely chopped

1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix

1 (3-ounce) box dark gelatin (raspberry, cherry, or grape)

½ cup canola oil

4 large eggs

1 cup blackberry wine

Glaze

½ cup butter, softened

½ cup blackberry wine

2 cups powdered sugar

To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan. Place the chopped pecans in the bottom of the pan. Combine the cake mix, gelatin, oil, eggs, and blackberry wine in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. Pour the batter over the pecans. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until it tests done. Top with blackberry wine glaze.

To make the glaze: Mix the butter, wine, and powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Pour half of the glaze over the hot cake. When the cake has cooled completely, remove the cake to a serving plate and spread the remaining glaze over the top.

Makes 14 to 16 servings.