Gluten-Free Chocolate Birthday Cake

Indulge in the ultimate celebration dessert with this Gluten-Free Chocolate Birthday Cake—a moist, tender, and deeply chocolaty treat that's perfect for everyone at the party, including those with gluten sensitivities. Made with gluten-free all-purpose flour and rich unsweetened cocoa powder, this cake delivers a dense chocolate flavor while maintaining a light, fluffy texture. The secret to its decadence lies in the addition of boiling water, which ensures a perfectly smooth and pourable batter, resulting in a cake that's irresistibly soft. Topped generously with creamy gluten-free chocolate frosting, this two-layer showstopper comes together in just 50 minutes and serves up to 12 guests, making it an easy yet impressive centerpiece for birthdays or any special occasion. Decorate to your heart’s desire and delight your loved ones with a dessert that’s as stunning as it is scrumptious!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 units Large eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 2 cups Gluten-free chocolate frosting

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans with gluten-free all-purpose flour.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.

Step 4

Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin).

Step 5

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Once the cakes are cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of gluten-free chocolate frosting on top.

Step 9

Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Step 10

Decorate as desired and serve to enjoy your gluten-free chocolate birthday cake.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1854.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5368.3

Total Fat 229.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g
Cholesterol 401.3mg	0%
Sodium 3744.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 875.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 84.6g	0%
Total Sugars 556.9g
Protein 76.0g	0%

Vitamin D 187.4IU	0%
Calcium 749.6mg	0%
Iron 39.7mg	0%
Potassium 3876.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.2%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 59.6%