Ultimate Decadent Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
A moist and rich chocolate cake that’s completely gluten-free, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 5 oz unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1 cup fresh brewed coffee
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups butter, room temperature
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, espresso powder, brewed coffee, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix well until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare your chocolate buttercream frosting by beating room-temperature butter until fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, espresso powder, and cocoa powder to the butter, mixing until creamy.
- Once cool, place a layer of frosting on the top of one cake layer, followed by the other layer, and frost the top and sides generously.
- Optional: Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries for an extra touch.
Notes
Feel free to get creative with decorations or variations to make it your own!