The Ultimate Decadent Chocolate Cake

Of all the desserts I’ve baked, recipes I’ve created, and food I’ve shared, my Ultimate Decadent Gluten Free Chocolate Cake is my most requested. When it comes to Gluten Free and Dairy Free, it shouldn’t be good despite being gluten or dairy free, it should just be good. This cake is a labor of love and I can honestly say, the best!

The Ultimate decadent Chocolate CakePhoto byThe Salty Cooker

INGREDIENTS

Chocolate Cake

• 2 cups Gluten Free 1.1 flour or all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 5 oz unsweetened Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• 1 cup fresh brewed coffee
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla

Chocolate Buttercream

• 1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa

INSTRUCTIONS

Chocolate Cake

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray 2 8" round cake pans with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl add eggs and sugar and beat for 3 minutes until sugar is mostly dissolved and the eggs are frothy and lighter in color.
• Add the yogurt, vanilla, oil, and espresso powder and mix well.
• Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don't over mix.
• Gently mix in the coffee.
• Divide the batter between the two cake pans.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Allow to cool completely.
• Decorate with chocolate buttercream frosting.

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

• Add all of the ingredients to a bowl.
• Mix until the sugar and cocoa are completely incorporated and the frosting is smooth and creamy.

The Ultimate Decadent Chocolate CakePhoto byThe Salty Cooker