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Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp. butter-flavored shortening or dairy-free butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. xanthan gum (if not in flour)
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  •  3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup dairy-free milk (rice or soy) with 1 Tbsp. vinegar added
  • 3/4 cup boiling water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line two 8 inch baking pans with parchment paper and spray them with cooking spray. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with a mixer. Add eggs and vanilla to butter mixture and mix until fully combined.

  1. Add flour, xanthan gum (if using), baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  2. Mix until fully combined, scraping down sides as needed.
  3. Add the milk and mix until fully combined.
  4. Add the boiling water to the batter and mix until fully combined.
  5. Pour half of the batter into each pan.
  6. Bake on the middle rack for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Check the center of the cake by inserting a toothpick or knife to make sure it is done. You will also see the sides of the cake pulling away from the side of the pan.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool fully before frosting.

Notes

For the chocolate frosting: 

  • 1/4 cup dairy-free butter, melted. 
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free milk (rice or soy)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and beat until smooth. Frosts one
  2. 9×13 inch cake.

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