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One whole gluten-free chocolate cake with chocolate glaze dripping down the sides.
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5 from 9 votes

Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

This Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake will likely become your go-to gluten-free cake recipe. With a delicate texture, and a rich, deep dark chocolate flavor, everyone will absolutely love it -- gluten-free or not.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free cakes, chocolate recipes
Servings: 12 to 14
Calories: 626kcal

Ingredients

For the cake

For the Glaze

Instructions

For the cake

  • Preheat the oven and prepare the bundt pan. Preheat the oven to 325°F and adjust a rack to the center. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a 10 inch bundt pan and use a pastry brush to spread it evenly on the entire inside surface. Then sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cocoa powder in the pan and use the brush to incorporate it into the oil -- it will look like chocolate sauce. Set aside.
  • Combine the dry ingredients except the sugar. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and remaining ½ cup of the cocoa powder. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated and set aside.
  • Combine the wet ingredients with the sugar and then with the dry mix. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and salt together. Once it's blended whisk in the sour cream until it's smooth.
    Then gradually pour in the oil, whisking constantly (almost like you're making a vinaigrette).
  • Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Make a well in the center of the bowl with the dry ingredients and pour the combined wet ingredients into the well. (Use a rubber spatula to get every last bit.) Mix until it's completely blended together.
  • Add the coffee and chopped chocolate and fill the pan. Gently stir in the hot coffee or espresso, and once it's well incorporated, add the finely chopped chocolate and mix. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake. Place the pan on a baking sheet (for easier transportation), and put it in the preheated 325°F oven. Bake only until it no longer jiggles, about 45 minutes. If you gently press on the top, it should feel like a soft sponge.
  • Cool. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, and then invert it onto a cake platter or large plate. (Use pot holders to do this!) Continue to let it cool to room temperature.
  • Make the glaze. Add the finely chopped chocolate to a small mixing bowl. In a small saucepan, over low-medium heat, scald the cream with the vanilla and espresso powder. Tiny bubbles will appear on the edges of the pan and it should be very hot, but not boiling. Pour the cream over the chocolate. Do not stir it yet – wait a couple minutes and then stir to combine. It will take a few minutes of mixing before you’ll see it come together.
  • Add the glaze and serve. Drizzle the glaze over the cake and serve.

Notes

Nutritional information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 626kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg