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Gluten-free Fudgy Chocolate Cake

Gluten-free Fudgy Chocolate Cake prepared dish

This rich and decadent gluten-free chocolate cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. Made with high-quality cocoa and almond flour, it delivers a moist texture and intense flavor. Ideal for special occasions or a delightful dessert any day.

This recipe is dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include granulated sugar, dark chocolate chips, vanilla extract, salt.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups melted coconut oil
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, applesauce, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 270
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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