Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Semi-Sweet Chocolate Icing

Chocolate cake was first invented in the 18th century and has since become one of the most popular dessert options worldwide.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Semi-Sweet Chocolate Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Gluten-free flour
• 1 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Boiling water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Boiling water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
3. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the boiling water to the batter while mixing. The batter will be thin.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. While the cake is cooling, prepare the semi-sweet chocolate icing. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter in the microwave on high for 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
8. Stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and boiling water until the icing is smooth and pourable.
9. Once the cake is completely cooled, pour the icing over the top and let it drip down the sides.
10. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.