Legit Moist & Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Experience the joy of baking with our Legit Moist & Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake, a dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering! This cake features an incredible moist and fluffy texture, achieved by incorporating boiling water into the batter. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or cozy evenings at home, this two-layer chocolate delight is not only gluten-free but also incredibly simple to make in just 40 minutes. Customize it with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit or creamy frosting to create a truly irresistible treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk
- ½ cup oil (any preferred)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º F. Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the gluten-free flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until well combined.
- Gradually add boiling water while mixing on low speed; then increase to high for about one minute until fully blended.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg