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Three Tier Gluten-Free Fourth of July Chocolate Cake

Three Tier Gluten-Free Fourth of July Chocolate Cake Delight

Celebrate the Fourth of July with this Three Tier Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake that dazzles with rich flavor and festive toppings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Flour Mix store-bought blends are fine
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder no substitutions recommended
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar white sugar can be used
  • 1 cup Almond Flour can swap with a nut-free blend if needed
  • 1 tbsp Aluminum-Free Baking Powder regular baking powder can be used
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda check for expiry
  • 1 tbsp Ener-G Egg Replacer flaxseed meal can also work
  • 1 tsp Xanthan Gum omit if using flour mix that contains it
  • 1/2 tsp Salt essential for flavor balance
  • 1 cup Hot Milk activates leavening agents
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil melted coconut oil offers a flavor twist
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract can swap with almond extract
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Homemade Whipped Cream use coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries can replace with other berries
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries
  • 1 cup Chocolate Ganache opt for dairy-free chocolate if vegan

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Wire rack
  • Serrated Knife
  • cake stand

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Three Tier Gluten-Free Fourth of July Chocolate Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Mix gluten-free flour mix, cocoa powder, brown sugar, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, egg replacer, xanthan gum, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Whisk hot milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl, then add to dry ingredients while stirring.
  4. Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool the cakes on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pans and cooling completely.
  6. Refrigerate cooled cakes for 30 minutes and then level with a serrated knife.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering whipped cream and mixed berries between each leveled cake.
  8. Pour cooled chocolate ganache over the top layer allowing it to cascade down the sides.
  9. Decorate with additional whipped cream and fresh fruit, then chill for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Refrigerate cake before slicing to minimize crumbling. Use a serrated knife for neat layers.

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