Description
Rich chocolate flavors mingle in this glorious gluten-free chocolate cake, creating a dessert that delights chocolate enthusiasts. Silky smooth layers promise pure indulgence, inviting you to savor each memorable bite of pure chocolatey bliss.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or dairy-free milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup butter or dairy-free butter
- 1/4 cup milk or dairy-free milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 180°C (350°F) and prepare two 8-inch cake pans by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking sugar, gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly blended.
- Incorporate wet ingredients by adding eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix vigorously for 2 minutes until the batter becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Gently fold in boiling water, which will create an unusually thin cake batter consistency.
- Distribute the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-38 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a skewer that should come out clean when removed.
- Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 5 minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack.
- Prepare chocolate frosting by creaming butter and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Gradually blend cocoa powder into the butter mixture, then slowly incorporate powdered sugar and milk until achieving a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, generously frost and assemble the layers, creating a delectable gluten-free chocolate cake.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with certified gluten-free flour blend to ensure celiac-friendly results.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and more even cake texture.
- Add extra cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor if desired intensity is stronger.
- Ensure mixing ingredients thoroughly prevents lumpy consistency and creates rich, moist cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-38 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 319 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg