Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake

Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake is a delicious dessert that is easy to make.  This moist and light layer cake can easily be decorated to suit any occasion. 

Cover the decadent rich chocolate layers with your favourite frosting and then let your imagination guide you for the finishing touches.

You could sprinkle your favourite chocolate bar on top for some added flavour.

Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake yields 8 - 10 servings of decadent dessert.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To begin making Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake I dumped some shortening, large eggs, almond milk and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl.

Then I used an electric hand mixer on low speed to beat the ingredients until they were well combined.

Next I added the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl.  I measured in some Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and a bit of salt.

I used the electric hand mixer on low speed again until all the ingredients were moistened and then I changed it to medium speed and continued beating for about 1 minute.

Once I had finished beating the Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake batter I greased and floured two round cake pans.

Then I evenly divided the batter between the two cake pans.

Next I placed the cake pans in a preheated 350F oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center came out clean.

After removing the cake pans from the oven I allowed the cake to cool for about 10 - 15 minutes before inverting one layer onto a serving plate.

Once the cake was completely cooled I iced it with my preferred frosting.

Then I inverted the second layer on top of the first.

I continued with my preferred frosting until both layers were completely covered.

This Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake is now ready to serve unless you want to dress it up a bit more.

One option is to crush up your favourite chocolate bar like I did for my husband's birthday cake.  Just make sure your choice is gluten free.

Slice into this moist, light cake and serve it up to your guests.

Sometimes I will use a cake slicer to create more layers depending on the occasion.

Enjoy Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake alone or add your favourite ice cream or some whipped cream.

However you choose to serve this decadant dessert your guests will enjoy its rich chocolate flavour and light texture!

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You'll Need to Make this Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake:

  • ¾ cup shortening
  • 4 eggs, large
  • 1 ¼ cups almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup cocoa
  • 4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
    After Baking:
  • Frosting of choice

How to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  3. With an electric hand mixer beat the shortening, eggs, almond milk and vanilla on low speed until they are well combined.
  4. Add the Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  5. Beat on low speed until combined and then on medium speed for about 1 minute.
  6. Divide cake batter between the two prepared pans.
  7. Place the cake pans in the preheated 350F oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
  9. Invert one layer onto a serving plate and the other onto a cooling rack.
  10. Allow layers to cool completely before assembling and decorating as desired.
  11. Serve and Enjoy!

Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake is a delicious dessert that is easy to make.  This moist and light layer cake can easily be decorated to suit any occasion.

Yield: 8 - 10

Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake

Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake is a delicious dessert that is easy to make.  This moist and light layer cake can easily be decorated to suit any occasion. 
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Gluten Free Chocolate Layer Cake is a delicious dessert that is easy to make.  This moist and light layer cake can easily be decorated to suit any occasion. 

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup shortening
  • 4 eggs, large
  • 1 ¼ cups almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup cocoa
  • 4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • After Baking:
  • Frosting of choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  3. With an electric hand mixer beat the shortening, eggs, almond milk and vanilla on low speed until they are well combined.
  4. Add the Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  5. Beat on low speed until combined and then on medium speed for about 1 minute.
  6. Divide cake batter between the two prepared pans.
  7. Place the cake pans in the preheated 350F oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
  9. Invert one layer onto a serving plate and the other onto a cooling rack.
  10. Allow layers to cool completely before assembling and decorating as desired.
  11. Serve and Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 379Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 233mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 2gSugar: 33gProtein: 5g

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