Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Original from http://baking.about.com/od/cakes/r/basicyellow.htm

Oven 350°F

1 3/4 cups Bell Flour Mix

¼ cup Chocolate powder

2 teaspoons xantham gum

2 teaspoons Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

3 large eggs, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla

3/4 cup milk

 

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 9-inch cake pans.
2. In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt with a wire whisk.
3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and mix until completely combines. Slowly add flour alternately with milk. At end of addition batter should be smooth. Divide between 2 pans.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then invert onto a rack and cool completely before frosting.

 

For a 9 x 13 pan – Baked at 350 degrees F. for 30 to 38 minutes.

 

NOTES:

Iincrease oven temp by 25 degrees for the high-altitude.

Baking powder sub: ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¾ cup buttermilk (omit milk)

Buttermilk in a pinch: 1 teaspoon vinegar in ¾ cup milk.