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The Ultimate Dark Chocolate Cake | Gluten Free with L.B.
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The Ultimate Dark Chocolate Cake

Nothing says “Happy Birthday” quite like a decadent, dark chocolate cake smothered in cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

Dark Chocolate Cake

  • ¾ c. butter softened
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 1 1/3 c. white rice flour
  • 3/4 c. tapioca starch
  • 1 t. xanthan gum
  • Or 2 c. all purpose GF (with xanthan gum / non-GF flour instead of the above 3 ingredients)
  • ¾ c. cocoa powder dark
  • 1 ½ t. baking soda
  • ½ t. salt
  • 1 ½ c. buttermilk
  • 1/4 c. prepared coffee

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 T. butter melted
  • 4 T. cream cheese
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 6 c. powdered sugar
  • 2-3 T. milk

Instructions

For the Dark Chocolate Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine butter and sugars in stand mixer (or in a bowl with an electric mixer) and cream on medium high until light and fluffy. About 3-4 minutes. Add in eggs, one at a time, and cream more until well combined. About another 2 minutes. Add in vanilla.
  • Combine white rice flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl and toss to combine.
  • Alternatively add in dry mixture and buttermilk/coffee, starting and ending with the dry mixture.
  • Grease 2 9-inch round baking pans with butter or non-stick cooking spray and divide batter evenly among them.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • Combine 4 T. butter and cream cheese. Cream until well mixed. Add vanilla and mix well.
  • Alternatively add powdered sugar and milk until all ingredients have been used.
  • Remove cooked cakes from pans to allow for quicker cooling once they have been out of the oven for at least 10 minutes.
  • To assemble cake, place a dollop of frosting on the plate your are placing it on. Put the first layer down. Spread about 1/3 of the frosting mixture over the first layer. Add in 3-4 toothpicks to allow for greater stability. Place second cake layer on top of the first frosted layer. Completely frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  • Optional: Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shreds.

Nutrition

Calories: 701kcal | Carbohydrates: 150g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 117g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg