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Gluten-Free Chocolate

Gluten-Free Chocolate
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Perfectly moist and rich, this gluten-free chocolate cake is an ideal dessert for anyone on a gluten-free diet. It’s just as delicious as a classic chocolate cake, with a tender crumb and decadent frosting.

  • Author: Noura afassi
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 30 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Universal
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • Butter for greasing
  • 2 cups gluten-free baking flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons gluten-free vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup boiling water

For the Frosting:

  • ½ cup dairy-free butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons gluten-free vanilla extract
  • 4 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • ¼ cup almond milk

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a cake pan with butter and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free baking flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the almond milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Beat the mixture for 2 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
  • Gradually pour in the boiling water while mixing, until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To prepare the frosting, beat the dairy-free butter and vanilla extract together until creamy.
  • Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and almond milk, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  • Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides.

Notes

  • Substitute almond milk with another non-dairy milk if preferred.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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