Is flourless cake the same as gluten-free?

Yes, a flourless cake is always gluten-free, but not all gluten-free cakes are flourless. This recipe uses a gluten-free flour blend to create a classic cake texture. Flourless cakes often rely on nuts or chocolate for structure, resulting in a denser, fudgier dessert, like a torte.

Can I Use A Different Baking Pan?

Yes, but baking time will change. This recipe fills two 8-inch round pans perfectly. For a 9x13-inch sheet cake, bake at the same temperature for 28-32 minutes. For cupcakes, fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-22 minutes. Always check for doneness with a toothpick.

How to make a substitution for buttermilk?

An easy swap is "soured" milk. For 1 cup of buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a liquid measuring cup. Fill with regular milk to the 1-cup line, stir, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it looks slightly curdled.

What size cakes will this recipe make?

This recipe yields two 8-inch round layers, each about 1.5 inches tall. It's perfect for a standard two-layer cake. You can also bake it in one 9x13-inch pan for a simple sheet cake or make about 22-24 standard cupcakes.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake: 65-Minute Easy Moist Recipe

Description

This gluten-free chocolate cake is moist, fluffy, and rich. It uses a simple one-bowl method with a gluten-free flour blend and hot coffee to intensify the chocolate flavor. The cake stays soft for days and no one will guess it’s gluten-free.

Ingredients

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For the cake:

2 cups (280g) gluten-free 1:1 flour blend (like King Arthur or Bob’s Red Mill)

2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

3/4 cup (75g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder

2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup (240ml) buttermilk or full-fat sour cream, room temperature

1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup (240ml) hot brewed coffee or boiling water

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Prep Time: 12 min
Cook Time: 33 min
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 315 kcal
Sugar: 33 g
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg