Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free)
Courtesy of Gluten Intolerance Group
 
Servings: n/a
Prep Time: n/a
Cook Time: 35 Min.
What you need:
* 1/3 c. shortening
* 1 c. sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 tsp. vanilla
* 1 c. gluten-free flour blend **
* 1 tsp. xanthan gum
* 1/4 c. baking cocoa
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1/2 tsp. baking soda
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 2/3 c. hot water
* 1/2 tsp. vinegar

** Brown Rice Flour Blend
* 1 1/3 c. brown rice flour
* 7 Tbsp. potato starch
* 3 1/2 Tbsp. tapioca flour

** For 1 1/2 cup gluten-free flour blend:
* 1/2 c. rice flour
* 1/2 c. cornstarch
* 1/2 c. tapioca starch/flour
* 1 Tbsp. potato flour
What to do:
1. Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
2. Combine flour, xanthan, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Add water and vinegar, stir in quickly.
3. Pour in greased and rice floured 9 inch round cake pan. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Frost with chocolate frosting when completely cooled.

* Courtesy of: Gluten Intolerance Group
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