Chocolate Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Chocolate Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups white rice flour; 1 cup coconut flour; 1 1/2 cups Dutch process cocoa powder; 4 1/2 tsp. gluten-free baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; ⅓ cup light sour cream; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) nonhydrogenated margarine or unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 cup (2 sticks) nonhydrogenated margarine or unsalted butter, softened; 8 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 6 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups white rice flour
1 cup coconut flour
1 1/2 cups Dutch process cocoa powder
4 1/2 tsp. gluten-free baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup light sour cream
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) nonhydrogenated margarine or unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup (2 sticks) nonhydrogenated margarine or unsalted butter, softened
8 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
6 cups confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Coat 3 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.
3
To make Cake:
4
Sift together rice flour, coconut flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt in large bowl.
5
Whisk together buttermilk, applesauce, and sour cream in small bowl.
6
Cream margarine and sugar with electric mixer 2 minutes, or until fluffy and smooth.
7
Add eggs 2 at a time, then egg whites, beating well before each addition, and scraping down sides of bowl with spatula between additions.
8
Beat in vanilla extract.
9
Add one-third flour mixture to butter mixture and beat until smooth.
10
Add one-third buttermilk mixture, and beat until smooth.
11
Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk mixture until all ingredients are combined.
12
Divide batter among prepared cake pans.
13
Bake 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
14
Cool 10 minutes, then unmold, and cool completely.
15
To make Frosting:
16
Beat margarine and cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl, if necessary.
17
Beat in confectioners sugar 1 cup at a time until smooth, thick frosting forms.
18
Frost Cake with 3/4 cup frosting between each layer and remaining frosting covering top and sides of Cake.
19
Decorate with candies, if desired.

3871

kcal

Calories

227

Fat

459

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups white rice flour, 1 cup coconut flour, 1 1/2 cups Dutch process cocoa powder, 4 1/2 tsp. gluten-free baking powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!