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Ultimate Decadent Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Indulge in a rich, velvety, gluten-free chocolate cake that promises to melt in your mouth, topped with creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cups Gluten Free 1.1 flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder Use high-quality cocoa for best flavor.
  • 2 cups sugar Reduce by ½ cup for less sweetness.
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 5 oz unsweetened Greek yogurt Can be substituted with sour cream.
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp espresso powder Optional, enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup fresh brewed coffee
  • 2 large eggs Can be substituted with flax eggs for vegan version.
  • 1 tsp vanilla
For the frosting
  • 1 ½ cups butter, room temperature
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp espresso powder Optional, can enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa Adds depth to the frosting.

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix in the Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, espresso powder, and brewed coffee until smooth.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla, blending well.
  5. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Making the Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together the room-temperature butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and espresso powder until creamy.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Once cakes are cool, stack them with a generous spread of frosting in between.
  2. Slather the remaining frosting on the top and sides of the cake.

Notes

Allow your cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent a gooey mess. For serving, consider garnishing with shaved chocolate, berries, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.