Yum! Try out this divine gluten-free chocolate cloud cake. This cake is wonderful for special occasions.
This gluten-free chocolate cloud cake is a magnificent baking solution, a truly divine creation that lives up to its name with a light, airy texture and an intensely rich cocoa flavour. Whether baked as a beautiful bundt cake or elegant round layers, this dessert is a surefire hit for any special occasion. The magic of our QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend lies in its ability to create an incredibly tender and moist crumb that feels as delicate as a cloud. Paired with a sumptuous cream cheese frosting, this cake is an unforgettable treat.
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Recipe Name: Gluten-Free Chocolate Cloud Cake
Description: An incredibly light, airy, and rich gluten-free chocolate cake with a tender crumb, perfect for special occasions.
Source: QUeen Milling Test Kitchen
Yield: 1 (10-inch) Bundt cake or 3 (9-inch) round cakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25-55 minutes
Ingredients
Cake
- ¾ cup (6 ounces, 177 grams) boiling water
- ¾ cup (3 ounces, 75 grams) Dutch cocoa
- 1 cup (8 ounces, 240 grams) plain yogurt
- 2½ cups (12 ounces, 335 grams) of QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend
- 2 teaspoons (8 grams) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (2 grams) salt
- ¾ cup (6 ounces, 170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (16 ounces, 400 grams) sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons (6 grams) vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (2 ounces, 56 grams) confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 Tablespoons (1 ounce, 30 grams) orange flavoured liqueur
- ½ teaspoon (2 grams) vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (3 ounces, 85 grams) confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1½ cups (12 ounces, 360 grams) heavy cream
- *Substitute orange liqueur with 2 tbsp orange juice and ½ tsp orange extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans or one Bundt cake pan.
- Pour the boiling water over the cocoa to dissolve it. Stir in the yogurt until the mixture is smooth, then set it aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with the cooled cocoa mixture. Increase to medium speed and mix for approximately one minute, or until just blended.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake the round cakes for 25 minutes, or the Bundt cake for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pan for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the first ½ cup of sifted confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the orange liqueur (or substitute) and vanilla. Gradually beat in the remaining ¾ cup of confectioners sugar. Add the heavy cream and beat until stiff peaks form. Frost each cake layer and refrigerate.
Notes
This chocolate cake is a magnificent dessert for any celebration, providing a delicious and fulfilling healthy treat for friends and family. The strength of our QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend in this recipe lies in its capacity to produce an exceptionally tender and moist crumb, which is critical for a "cloud cake" texture. This flour is a reliable baking solution for achieving a stunning cake with a delicate structure. Our paper packaging is recyclable and compostable. A thoughtful and practical idea is to reuse an empty bag as a container for collecting food scraps to add to your compost. We encourage you to explore our full range of products and connect with us on social media for more delicious gluten-free inspiration!