Chocolate Layer Cake with Dark Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Layer Cake with Dark Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19); 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon xanthan gum; 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/4 teaspoons double-acting baking powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon Ener-G egg replacer mixed with 1/4 cup rice milk; 1 1/4 cups rice milk; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups warm water; 1 recipe Dark Chocolate Frosting (recipe follows); 1 (10-ounce) bag Enjoy Life semisweet chocolate chips (1 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup boiling water; 1 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening; 1/4 cup confectioners sugar; Pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon rice milk; (makes enough to frost 1 8-inch layer cake)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19)
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon Ener-G egg replacer mixed with 1/4 cup rice milk
1 1/4 cups rice milk
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups warm water
1 recipe Dark Chocolate Frosting (recipe follows)
1 (10-ounce) bag Enjoy Life semisweet chocolate chips (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon rice milk
(makes enough to frost 1 8-inch layer cake)

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Grease two 8-inch round cake pans, line with cutout parchment paper, grease again, and dust with a little cocoa powder.
3
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whisk together the flour mix, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4
Add the egg replacer, rice milk, canola oil, vanilla, and warm water and beat on medium-low speed until smooth, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
5
Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
6
Bake in the center of the oven for about 45 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.
7
Bake until the cake is pulling away slightly from the sides of the pans and a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8
Let cool in the pans on a cooling rack for 30 minutes.
9
Cover the cake pan with a large plate, flip, peel off the parchment paper, and flip the cake back onto the rack, right side up, to cool completely.
10
Repeat with the other cake.
11
Once the cakes have cooled completely, you may use a serrated knife to trim the tops to make them level.
12
Frost with Dark Chocolate Frosting (or Vanilla Frosting, page 93, or Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, page 91).
13
Once the frosting sets, store covered.
14
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
15
Melt in the microwave, stopping to stir every 30 seconds.
16
It will take about 2 minutes to melt them.
17
Stir until smooth, about 1 minute.
18
Let cool to room temperature.
19
Combine the cocoa powder and boiling water in a small bowl, stirring until smooth and the cocoa has dissolved completely.
20
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the shortening, confectioners sugar, salt, and rice milk, beating on medium speed for about 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
21
Add the melted chocolate and beat on low speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
22
Add the cocoa mixture, and beat for about 1 more minute, or until combined.

1791

kcal

Calories

Fat

296

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19), 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon xanthan gum, 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Layer Cake with Dark Chocolate 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.

Chocolate Layer Cake with Dark Chocolate Frosting

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