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Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Decadent Gluten Free Chocolate Cake That's Irresistibly Moist

This Gluten Free Chocolate Cake is moist, fudgy, and perfect for everyone, topped with a fluffy buttercream frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups Gluten Free Flour Ensure it contains xanthan gum
  • 0.75 cups Cocoa Powder Unsweetened for best sweetness balance
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Check freshness
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens and contributes to moistness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups Butter Softened for frosting
  • 1 cups Milk Can swap for unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar Activates baking soda
  • 1 cups Coffee Can replace with boiling water
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens frosting
  • 0.75 cups Cocoa Powder For frosting
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor profile

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine milk with vinegar and let sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together softened butter and milk mixture. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually stir in hot brewed coffee into the wet mixture until evenly combined.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Pour batter evenly into pans and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
  8. Layer the cooled cakes on a serving platter, spreading frosting in between layers and covering the top and sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cake tastes amazing fresh but can be stored for later, maintaining its moistness.

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