Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Recipes
If you’re looking for a delicious dessert that’s both indulgent and gluten-free, you’ve come to the right place! Here are two simple and scrumptious recipes for gluten-free chocolate cakes that will satisfy your chocolate cravings without any guilt.
1. Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Almond Flour
Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups almond flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup raspberry or vanilla yogurt
- ½ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot water
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the yogurt, melted coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. It will be thick, but be careful not to overmix.
- Add Hot Water: Slowly add the hot water to the batter; this will loosen it up. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
2. Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Lava Cake
Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 whole cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (make sure they’re gluten-free)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and position them on a baking sheet.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate chips. Microwave in intervals of 30 seconds, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth.
- Mix Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture and gently stir to combine. Add the gluten-free all-purpose flour and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Fill Ramekins: Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm while the center remains soft.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let them sit for a minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate; tap gently and lift to release the lava cake. Serve warm, topped with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Conclusion
These gluten-free chocolate cake recipes shine a spotlight on chocolatey goodness while accommodating gluten-free diets. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a first-timer, these cakes are designed to be easy and delightful. Happy baking!