Famous Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
This moist, rich chocolate cake is gluten-free and easy to make, pleasing everyone from kids to adults.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup oil
- 2 pieces eggs Use room temperature for smoother batter.
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup milk Let come to room temperature.
- 1 cup coffee Enhances chocolate flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and generously spray two round cake pans with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder until combined.
- In another large bowl, mix together the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, careful not to over-mix.
- Stir in the milk and coffee until just combined.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out relatively clean.
- Let it cool completely before removing from pans.
Notes
For a twist, add orange zest or crushed peppermint candies. Can substitute eggs with applesauce for a vegan version.