{"id":44,"date":"2020-09-08T16:42:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T16:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theonlypodge.com\/?p=44"},"modified":"2021-10-22T17:28:41","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T17:28:41","slug":"gluten-free-chocolate-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/?p=44","title":{"rendered":"Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Thick chocolate fudge frosting lies in between two layers of dense chocolate cake. It is rich and decadent. You won\u2019t even know it\u2019s gluten-free and mostly dairy-free. It\u2019s the perfect cake for a celebration or just because!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-4.jpg\" alt=\"A rich two layer chocolate cake that has been sliced into and is ready to be enjoyed.\" class=\"wp-image-411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-4.jpg 933w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-4-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-4-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello, Friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chocolate cake is good, even when it\u2019s not that good. This Gluten-free Chocolate Cake, however, is perfection. It\u2019s dense and moist (i know), but what makes this cake a 10\/10 is the chocolate fudge frosting. The frosting is thick and rich, you are literally eating fudge with your cake, what else could you want? The rich layers of fudgy frosting will cause you to move your fork around your slice of cake to ensure the perfect bite everytime-not too much frosting, but enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am beyond excited to share this recipe for Gluten-free Chocolate Cake with you! It is an all-time favorite of mine and is very near and dear to my heart. The original recipe is made with wheat flour and sour cream, but I am happy to let you know it is GF and mostly dairy-free. Hope you love it as much as I do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-2.jpg\" alt=\"Up close, the cake has been sliced into and you can see a layer of rich chocolate fudge icing in between the chocolate cake.\" class=\"wp-image-412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-2.jpg 933w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-2-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-2-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to make a moist gluten-free chocolate cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be wondering\u2026.isn\u2019t a gluten-free cake going to feel like sandpaper going down your throat when you swallow? Rice flours have been known to have an unappealing texture compared to their gluten-filled counterparts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make a moist gluten-free cake, protein and fat are essential. These will help develop a decent crumb and texture, fooling even the most nonbeliever.&nbsp;This cake isn\u2019t exactly vegan, and I don\u2019t know what would happen if you were tired to make it so. This Gluten-free Chocolate Cake is made using eggs and butter, traditional in normal baking. The eggs help lift and bind the batter. Butter is fatty and helps contribute to a moist cake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The secret weapon that might seem a little out there is the coconut yogurt. It can be made from scratch or purchased. If making from scratch&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/easy-2-ingredient-coconut-yogurt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minimalist Baker<\/a>&nbsp;has an easy to follow guide that I go by. All you do is add probiotics to coconut milk and let it sit at room temperature for a couple of days. It is an extra step, but honestly, I think it is worth it. Coconut yogurt is high in fat, which adds to the moist texture, and there won\u2019t be a coconut flavor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve tested the recipe with sour cream as well, and it works at creating a nice crumb, but it wasn\u2019t as soft and moist. Feel free to try either, they honestly both work and you will have the reward of an amazing cake either way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-6.jpg\" alt=\"Three slices of gluten-free chocolate cake on their own plate with forks next to them.\" class=\"wp-image-413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-6.jpg 933w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-6-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-6-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>WHAT FROSTING GOES BEST WITH CHOCOLATE CAKE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I may be biased, but nothing compares to this chocolate fudge frosting. It complements the cake perfectly! Chocolate goes with chocolate and I don\u2019t know why anyone would ever put a vanilla frosting on a chocolate cake or vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chocolate fudge frosting isn\u2019t like a traditional buttercream where you whip your butter to create a light airy frosting. Chocolate fudge frosting is dense and rich. It develops that consistency by slowly cooling the frosting. Through cooling, the sugar molecules crystalize and the consistency of a thick fudge is formed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-10.jpg\" alt=\"A tablescape photo with the whole two layer chocolate cake sitting on a cake stand with slices of cake surrounding it.\" class=\"wp-image-414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-10.jpg 933w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-10-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-10-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-5.jpg\" alt=\"An up close view of a slice of rich gluten-free chocolate cake that is ready to be devoured. You can see the crumb of the cake and the the thick chocolate fudge icing.\" class=\"wp-image-415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-5.jpg 933w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-5-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/staging.theonlypodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chocolate-Fudge-Cake_Web-5-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If I haven\u2019t sold you on this cake yet, LOOK at that crumb and the luscious frosting. This cake is my favorite, and I am so excited to share it with you! I hope you get a chance to make it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\"><em>Thick chocolate fudge frosting lies in between two layers of dense chocolate cake. It is rich and decadent. 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