Can I freeze chocolate cake?

You can freeze the cake itself, but I would not freeze it once it has been frosted. The cream cheese frosting will not hold up to being frozen. You could make the cakes in advance, freeze them and then get them out the day before you want to frost them. To freeze, wrap the cooled cakes in plastic wrap and then again in aluminum foil. Place the cakes in the freezer for no more than one month. This is a great way to have the baking done for the holidays or a gathering.

How do I make my gluten free cakes more moist?

Gluten free baking tends to require more moisture or oil than when you are using regular wheat flour. For this gluten free chocolate cake I used avocado oil to make it moist and delicious. If you are using a cake recipe that isn't turning out moist I would suggest adding a bit more oil or butter. You can also add mashed banana or applesauce to help your baked goods have more moisture.

Do gluten free cakes take longer to bake?

Yes, gluten free baking in general takes a little bit longer to bake than a cake made with regular wheat flour. However, gluten free baked goods tend to brown faster. So you will want to test the cake with a tooth pick in the center to make sure it's actually done even if it looks browned. Your cake should be firm while pulling away from the edges of the pan and a tooth pick inserted in the center of the cake should come out clean. You may need to bake your cake up to 5-8 minutes more. If your cake is not done in the center you will need to lower the oven temperature by 25 degrees and cook longer.

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Gluten Free Flour1 cup Granulated Sugar1 cup Cocoa Powder2 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder1 tsp. Sea Salt2/3 cup Avocado Oil4 large Eggs1 1/3 cups Water2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Description

This moist chocolate cake has quickly become one of my favorites. I love to pair it with cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups Gluten Free Flour
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Cocoa Powder
2 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Sea Salt
2/3 cup Avocado Oil
4 large Eggs
1 1/3 cups Water
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the gluten free flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt.

In the bowl of your stand mixer blend the oil, eggs, water and vanilla.

Pour flour mixture into batter 1/2 cup at a time beating until combined. Once all ingredients have been added blend on medium-high speed until a smooth batter forms.

Pour batter into the two 9 inch pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Remove cake from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove cake from pans onto cooling racks and allow to cool completely before icing.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Gluten Free