Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

When entertaining, it’s important to me that everyone present partakes in a tasty dessert. Having several friends that follow gluten free diets, I was bound and determined to find a dessert that was moist, tasty and had a nice texture. After trying several recipes (some were really gross), I came across this gem. It comes from Chrystal at The Gluten Free Palate. The recipe for the frosting I used can also be found on my website. Even the folks that don’t eat gluten free foods enjoyed this cake and I hope you will as well.

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Recipe by Diane BeckerCourse: Uncategorized
Servings

12

servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

  • 2 cups all purpose Gluten Free flour blend

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Gluten Free baking powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Gluten Free baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1 c milk

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3/4 cup boiling water

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Position rack in center of oven. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until there are no visible clumps.
  • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat with a mixer on medium speed for two minutes
  • Stir in boiling water.
  • Spoon batter evenly into cake pans. Bake for 35 to 38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool on a rack.
  • When cakes have cooled, frost with your favorite Gluten Free frosting.

Notes

  • For a more robust flavor, you can substitute strong, hot coffee in place of the boiling water.

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