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Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

This Gluten Free Chocolate Cake is incredibly rich, moist, fudgy with a light and tender crumb. Our favorite chocolate cake recipe made healthier with grain-free flours and comes together in ONE bowl. The perfect gluten free cake for birthdays, parties or any time you're craving a death by chocolate cake.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate cake, chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, delicious chocolate cake, gluten free cake, gluten free chocolate cake, healthy chocolate cake, paleo chocolate cake, refined sugar free dessert
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 slices
Calories 356 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE:

  • 3 large eggs , room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated maple sugar , you can also sub with another granulated sugar or granulated sweetener of your choice such as monk fruit sweetener or Swerve for a lower sugar option.
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free greek-style plain yogurt OR thick coconut-based plain yogurt , such as Kite-Hill, Culina, CocoJune or Yoggu.
  • 2 1/4 cups high quality unsweetened almond milk , we like Malk Organics since it’s much creamier and thicker, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil , you can also sub with another neutral tasting oil or melted coconut oil for a subtle tropical flavor.
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups superfine almond flour
  • 3/4 cup tapioca flour , can also sub with arrowroot flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cacao powder OR unsweetened cocao powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

FOR THE FROSTING:

Instructions

FOR THE CAKE:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 F. Lightly coat three 8-inch cake pans and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Then mix in the sugar and yogurt. Pour in the milk, melted coconut oil and vinegar and mix until combined.

    The Wet Ingredients for Oatmeal Cookies Being Whisked in a Bowl
  3. Place a fine mesh sieve over the bowl and sift in the almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, cacao powder, baking soda and salt and mix until the batter is well combined and smooth.
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  4. Divide the batter evenly into each cake pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do NOT overbake - the time will vary depending on your oven.
  5. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pan (or at least 30 minutes) before removing from the pan or it may (will) fall apart. Remove the parchment paper liner. Cool completely before frosting.
    Top view of 2 unbaked keto chocolate cake layers in a baking pan on a grey background

FOR THE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment or using a hand mixer, beat the butter or palm shortening until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

    Close-up view of keto buttercream frosting for keto chocolate cake on a spatula in a clear bowl
  2. Switch the mixer to low then slowly add the powdered sugarr, followed by the cocoa powder. Continue mixing on low until combined. Add the vanilla, then 1/3 cup of milk and salt and increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add more milk, a little at a time as needed until desired consistency.
    Close-up view of keto buttercream frosting for keto chocolate cake on a spatula in a clear bowl

TO ASSEMBLE THE CAKE:

  1. Once the cake has completely cooled, assemble the cake by placing the bottom layer on a cake platter or cake stand. Spread a layer of chocolate buttercream frosting then add the second layer and repeat with the top layer. Add the remainder of the frosting on the top and sides.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Yields:

One - 3-layer -8 inch cake OR One - 2 layer - 9inch cake - OR One - 9x13 single cake

Serving size - 1 slice.

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 356 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 9g18%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.