Gluten-Free Mocha Cake: This single-layer, gluten-free mocha cake is sure to please chocolate and coffee lovers alike.  This cake is also made using one bowl which makes for easy clean up.

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Update: Video added 1/14/2019; 3/30/2018 I updated the photos in this recipe, the original posting date was 3/12/2015 and this was my first recipe on this blog.

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The original recipe that inspired my version is called “One-Bowl Chocolate Cake” p.168 of the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book.  Please note: I follow 1/3 cup of cooking oil in the book version versus the online version where it calls for 1/4 cup of cooking oil.  For the frosting, my version is inspired by “Ganache” recipe, p. 186 in the same chapter.

You can use Cinnamon Sugar Mixture or Cocoa Cinnamon Sugar Spice Mixture to decorate the top.

Ingredient brands that I used

• • Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • Morton Kosher Salt
  • Kate’s Creamery Real Buttermilk
  • Starbucks Via Italian Roast
  • Frontier Co-op Organic Vanilla Extract
  • Spice Islands Ground Cinnamon
  • Wilton, 8-inch Doilies

Process Photos

These are the exact food grade edible roses I used from BMaker:

I know you will love this Gluten-Free Mocha Cake!

Gluten-Free Mocha Cake

Yield: 12 slices

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Gluten-Free Mocha Cake: This single-layer, gluten-free mocha cake is sure to please chocolate and coffee lovers alike. This cake is also made using one bowl which makes for easy clean up.

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Ingredients

Cake Batter

• 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, I use Morton Kosher Salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk, I use Kate's Creamery Real Buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder
• 1/3 cup Canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla, I use Frontier Co-op Organic Vanilla Extract
• 1 egg

Mocha Ganache Frosting

• 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate chip morsels, I recommend using the best quality available, you can also use dark chocolate
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, you can also use whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, optional
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, I use Spice Islands Ground Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 cup food grade edible dried roses, optional, for decoration, amount to taste
• broken dark chocolate pieces, I used Lindt, 70% chocolate, optional, amount to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 2 inch cake pan.
2. Using a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, making sure the dry ingredients are well blended. Dissolve the espresso powder into the buttermilk. Add the espresso - buttermilk mixture, oil and vanilla. Beat until just combined. Add the egg and beat for a couple of minutes more, then spread batter into the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. **While the cake is in the oven, I do the mocha ganache frosting.** Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove the cake from the pan. Cool the cake thoroughly on the wire rack. Spread mocha ganache over the top of the cake (there should be enough for the sides too, if you wish, though in my version I did not). Cool in refrigerator for 20-30 mins to harden the ganache so it will not stick to the doily.
4. Mix 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon with 1 tablespoon sugar. Place 8 inch doily over top of cake. Using a tea strainer or sifter, sift mixture over the doily cut outs. Remove doily
5. Sprinkle with edible roses. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 390 Total Fat: 21g Saturated Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 11g Cholesterol: 45mg Sodium: 256mg Carbohydrates: 43g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 31g Protein: 7g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home Mom.She lives in NJ with her husband, two kids under 5 and dog. She loves design, being creative and spending time with family and friends.She enjoys and shares baking, vegan, traditional & family recipes as well as DIY, lifestyle, organization and design ideas.

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