Legit Moist & Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Discover the joy of baking with this Legit Moist & Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy family gatherings. Thanks to the unique technique of incorporating boiling water into the batter, this cake achieves a moist and fluffy texture that will leave everyone wanting more. Rich cocoa powder provides a deep chocolate flavor, while gluten-free flour ensures that everyone can indulge without worry. Whether served plain or adorned with frosting, this cake is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free flour (e.g., Cup4Cup)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
- ½ cup oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Slowly pour in boiling water while mixing on low speed until incorporated; increase speed to high for about one minute until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg