Legit Moist & Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Experience the ultimate indulgence with this Legit Moist & Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion, this cake is a showstopper that everyone will adore. Thanks to its secret ingredient—boiling water—the cake emerges incredibly moist and fluffy, bursting with rich chocolate flavor. With straightforward steps and pantry-friendly ingredients, you can whip up this delightful dessert in just 40 minutes. Whether you choose to frost it with creamy buttercream or serve it plain, this gluten-free treat is sure to please guests of all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- ½ cup oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients; mix on medium speed until combined.
- Gradually add boiling water while mixing on low speed; then increase speed to high for one minute.
- Divide the batter between the two 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 to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg