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Gluten Free Mini Chocolate Cake

Gluten Free Mini Chocolate Cake

This Gluten Free Mini Chocolate Cake is moist, rich, and perfect for small gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 slice
Calories 512 kcal

Equipment

  • 6 inch cake pans

Ingredients
  

Wet

  • 0.5 cup oil
  • 0.75 cup white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk of choice
  • 0.5 cup hot brewed coffee can sub boiling water

Dry

  • 1.5 cups gluten free all purpose baking flour can sub regular AP flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 0.75 cup butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

Basic Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line two 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Whisk together all wet ingredients aside from the coffee until smooth.
  • Whisk in the dry ingredients, making sure to spoon and level the flour.
  • Whisk in the coffee.
  • Add to the prepared pans and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then flip onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • To make the frosting, beat together the butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes.
  • Beat in the cocoa until well combined.
  • Beat in the sugar, followed by the vanilla. Adjust thickness as needed.
  • When the cake has completely cooled, frost and enjoy!

Notes

You can use dairy or non-dairy for the milk, butter, and cream cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 6gSugar: 54g
Keyword birthday cake, Chocolate Cake, dairy free, easy dessert, Gluten-Free, mini cake
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