Gluten Free Wacky Cake
Ingredients
For The Cake
- 1 1/2 c Cup 4 Cup™ Flour Blend
- 1 tsp xanthum gum omit if using a flour blend that already contains xanthan gum
- 1 c sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp baking cocoa
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp espresso powder - optional
- 1 c water
For The Frosting
- 4 tbsp baking cocoa
- 1 c sugar
- 7 tbsp coconut oil or 8 tbsp of butter
- 1/4 c. milk of your choosing
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9X9 square cake pan with at least 2 inches in height on the side.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, xanthan gum (if not already in your flour blend), espresso powder, sugar, baking soda, salt and cocoa. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a small bowl, mix together wet ingredients (oil, vinegar, vanilla and water). Add wet ingredients to dry, mixing thoroughly. Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. (I baked mine for 27 minutes, but your oven may vary.)
- Allow cake to cool completely for an hour or more before attempting to pour on fudge frosting.
- To make the frosting, combine all ingredients EXCEPT the vanilla in a medium saucepan. (I prefer to use non-stick.) Cook over low-medium heat and bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 4-5 minutes until it reaches the "soft ball" stage, approximately 240 degrees.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla. Immediately pour frosting on cooled cake. DO NOT WAIT FOR IT TO THICKEN BEFORE POURING! The dairy-free fudge frosting will harden as it cools. Allow to cool for an hour prior to serving.
Notes
Cup 4 Cup brand flour blend contains more corn starch that other gluten free flour blends. If you're using King Arthur Measure for Measure, you may want to add an extra tbsp of corn starch.
Alternate frosting option - You could also top this cake with a very easy dairy free chocolate ganache. Combine 4 oz Thai Kitchen coconut cream with 4 oz dairy free chocolate chips. Warm the cream first, and then add chocolate chips, until they melt.
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