The BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Prepare your pan(s). Lightly grease: two 8" round cake pans OR one 9", x 13" pan with nonstick cooking spray OR line 24 standard cups with paper liners.

Step 3

Whisk together gluten-free flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add milk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk batter until smooth.

Step 4

Divide batter evenly between the two 8-inch prepared round cake pans OR spread evenly into 9 x13-inch pan OR fill muffin cups about ⅔ full.

Step 5

Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.For 8-inch round cakes: about 30 minutes.For 9x13-inch pan: about 40 minutes.For cupcakes: about 22 minutes.

Step 6

Allow cakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove cake from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool.

Step 7

When cool, frost with chocolate frosting. Wrap cake and store at room temperature for up to three days.

Step 8

Cream butter until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and milk. Mix on low speed for about 30 seconds. Increase mixer speed to medium-high. Beat frosting until fluffy and smooth. If frosting seems too thick, add the additional tablespoon milk.