Ultimate Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
This gluten-free chocolate cake, with its melt-in-the-mouth sponges and rich frosting, tastes like luxurious hot chocolate - in cake form.
Equipment
- Oven
- 8-inch round cake pans
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric mixer
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Chocolate Sponge
- 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing continuously until smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
For best results, use a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that contains xanthan gum. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. The cake layers can be baked in advance and frozen; thaw completely before frosting.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
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