If you're looking for the best gluten free chocolate cake to make for Valentine's Day, a birthday, anniversary or any special occasion, this easy one bowl recipe is the perfect dessert! It's fluffy, rich and so simple to make from scratch. It's the perfect comfort food for any celebration. I love the chocolate layers and dense fudgy goodness. Adding raspberries and chocolate frosting on top makes this cake so gorgeous. This allergy friendly dessert has the perfect texture and is so delicious! It's also made with olive oil instead of butter, for a more wholesome option! If you love this gluten free chocolate cake, you will also love my gluten free sugar cookie bread, gluten free cake pops and gluten free pop tarts!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This cake looks super fancy but is really easy to make!
This cake is made in just one bowl.
It's chocolatey and delicious!
This cake is made with gluten free and dairy free ingredients and can also be made egg free.
This cake uses olive oil instead of butter.
This cake is perfect for Valentine's Day, birthdays or any type of celebration.
It's so gorgeous with raspberries on top!
Equipment Needed
All you need to make this delicious gluten free chocolate cake is a bowl, measuring cups and spoons, a mixing spoon and 2 cake pans. If you want to serve it on a cake stand, you will also need that!
Ingredients Needed
Cacao Powder: Cacao powder gives this chocolate cake a rich chocolatey flavor.
Gluten Free Flour: My favorite gluten free flour is Bob's Red Mill Paleo Flour. Any 1:1 gluten free flour should work in this recipe though!
Eggs: Eggs help to bind this cake together and make it moist! You can also use flax eggs!
Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract gives this gluten free chocolate cake a delicious warm flavor.
Salt: My favorite is Redmond's Real Salt because it is high-quality and made with zero fillers. If you use my discount code LESSWITHLAUR you can get 15% off Redmond's website.
Baking Soda: Baking soda helps this chocolate olive oil cake rise!
Olive Oil: Olive oil makes this cake moist and is used in place of butter.
Coconut Sugar: I used coconut sugar in this recipe because it has a lower glycemic index. You can also use regular sugar though!
Espresso: Espresso gives this cake a delicious flavor!
Frosting: I used premade chocolate frosting for this recipe to make it easier. You can also use homemade chocolate frosting as well.
Raspberries: I used fresh raspberries to top this delicious cake. I think fresh fruit makes this cake look so beautiful.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Combine cake ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 3: Pour batter into two cake pans and bake for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Once cooled, transfer first layer of cake to cake stand. Add chocolate frosting on top.
Step 5: Add the next layer of cake and more frosting on top.
Step 6: Top with fresh raspberries, serve and enjoy!
Storage
Store this gluten free chocolate cake in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
Variations
Flour: I used Bob's Red Mill Paleo Flour in this recipe. Any 1:1 gluten free flour should work in this gluten free chocolate cake.
Oil: I used olive oil in this recipe to make it an olive oil cake. Avocado oil and coconut oil would also work.
Eggs: I have tried this recipe with eggs and also with flax eggs and both work!
Sugar: I used coconut sugar in this recipe because it has a lower glycemic index, but you can also use cane sugar or date sugar.
Frosting: I used premade chocolate frosting (I love the Miss Jones brand) in this recipe. You can also use homemade chocolate frosting.
Fruit: I used raspberries to top this cake. You can also use strawberries, blueberries or any other fruit you love!
How to Serve
- Dust with powdered sugar: This classic touch adds a touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
- Serve with fresh berries: The tartness of berries like raspberries or strawberries complements the rich chocolate and adds a pop of color.
- Drizzle with olive oil: A drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil right before serving adds a subtle fruity note and enhances the cake's moistness.
- Whipped cream or Greek yogurt: A dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream or tangy Greek yogurt provides a creamy contrast to the cake's texture.
- Chocolate ganache: For the ultimate chocolate lover, a luscious chocolate ganache poured over the cake adds an extra layer of decadence.
- Fruit compote: A homemade fruit compote, such as cherry or raspberry, adds a burst of flavor and moisture.
- Frosting: Rich chocolate frosting adds sweetness to this cake!
Recipe FAQ
Is flourless the same as gluten free?
No, flourless is not the same as gluten free. This cake is gluten free but it uses flour, therefore it is not flourless.
Which flour is best for gluten free cakes?
My favorite gluten free flour is Bob's Red Mill Paleo Flour.
How do you keep gluten free baking moist?
I used olive oil in this recipe to make this cake moist!
Can I make this cake dairy free?
This cake is naturally dairy free!
Can I make this cake egg free?
Yes! Feel free to swap out flax eggs for eggs!
Can I make homemade frosting?
Yes, feel free to make your own homemade frosting for this!
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Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 mixing spoon
- 2 round cake pans
- measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cake stand
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cacao powder
- 3 cups gluten free flour
- 6 eggs (or flax eggs)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- dash salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups olive oil
- 2 cups coconut sugar
- 1 cup espresso
- 2 containers chocolate frosting
- 1 container raspberries
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine cake ingredients in a large bowl.
- Pour batter into two cake pans and bake for 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, transfer first layer of cake to cake stand. Add chocolate frosting on top.
- Add the next layer of cake and more frosting on top.
- Top with fresh raspberries, serve and enjoy!
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