Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
- Author: Dorothy Miller
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add applesauce and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added richness, top with your favorite gluten-free frosting or ganache.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar to 1/2 cup if desired.