Here’s a delicious gluten-free chocolate cake recipe that’s moist, rich, and perfect for any celebration—or just because you’re craving chocolate!
🌟 Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
🍫 Ingredients:
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (100g) brown sugar
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¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 ½ cups (180g) gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum, or add 1 tsp separately)
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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1 ½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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¾ cup (180ml) milk (or dairy-free alternative)
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½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup (180ml) boiling water or hot coffee (for deeper flavor)
🍰 Optional Frosting:
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1/3 cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
🔧 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
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In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
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Slowly stir in the hot water or coffee (batter will be thin—this is normal).
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Divide batter evenly between the pans.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool completely before frosting.
🎂 Chocolate Frosting (Optional):
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Beat butter until fluffy.
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Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
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Beat until smooth and spreadable. Add more milk if needed.
✅ Tips:
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Use high-quality cocoa for a richer flavor.
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This cake is amazing with berries or a dollop of whipped cream.
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Can be made into cupcakes—bake for 18–22 minutes.