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Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Cake Slice

Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Cake

Matteo
This one-bowl Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Cake is rich, deeply chocolatey, and soft as a cloud—perfect for cozy weekends or holiday gatherings. Easy, allergy-friendly, and irresistibly good.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten Free
Servings 8 slices
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • parchment paper
  • wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup coconut sugar or cane sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3/4 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as sunflower or avocado)
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch round or square cake pan and line with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add sugar, eggs, applesauce, almond milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  • Slowly pour in the boiling water and stir gently to bloom the cocoa and create a silky batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs and weigh your flour for the best texture. Don’t skip the boiling water it helps bloom the cocoa and enhance the chocolate depth. Let the cake cool completely before slicing for a clean cut. Top with powdered sugar, cocoa, or melted dairy-free chocolate for extra flair.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword dairy free chocolate dessert, easy allergy-friendly cake, gluten free chocolate cake
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