Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the decadence of a *Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake* that’s rich, moist, and impossibly easy to make! This crowd-pleasing dessert combines simple pantry staples—like gluten-free all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder—with a touch of boiling water to create a velvety, luscious texture. Perfect for those avoiding gluten but unwilling to compromise on flavor, this cake is also easily adaptable for a dairy-free lifestyle by substituting non-dairy milk. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe yields two perfectly fluffy layers ready to be frosted and customized for birthdays, celebrations, or just because you deserve something sweet. Make your next dessert unforgettable with this ultimate gluten-free chocolate creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk (use non-dairy milk for a dairy-free option)
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost and decorate as desired before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.0 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 210 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
