This Sugar Free Gluten Free Chocolate Espresso Cake recipe is actually pretty tasty.
I think it may be even better thanks to the espresso!
Sugar Free Gluten Free Chocolate Espresso Cake
This cake is made without flour.
That makes it even more interesting in my opinion.
I like a cake that is different yet, enjoyable.
This cake certainly is a bit different because there is not flour in it and yet, there is espresso.
When you are looking for something a bit different to bring to a party or serve to guests at dinner, this one is a good bet.
There are a few ingredients that you will need for this besides the usual cake ingredients.
You will need instant espresso powder, which you can easily find online. Also, you will need unsweetened baking chocolate such as one of these. Lastly, you will need unsweetened cocoa, which is also easy to find online.
Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.
- Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins.
- Also, Sugar Free Chocolate Chunk Cake.
- Lastly, Sugar Free Devils' Food Cake.
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The recipe for Sugar Free Gluten Free Chocolate Espresso Cake
As mentioned earlier, you will need instant espresso powder, which you can easily find online. Also, you will need unsweetened baking chocolate such as one of these. Lastly, you will need unsweetened cocoa, which is also easy to find online.
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What you will need to make this Sugar Free Gluten Free Chocolate Espresso Cake
- Instant Espresso Powder- 1 tablespoon.
- Water- 1 tablespoon. Warm to hot.
- Butter- 14 tablespoons, that would be 1 ½ sticks plus 2 tablespoons more. It is just shy of two sticks/one cup.
- Unsweetened Baking Chocolate- 1 bar (4-5 ounces).
- Sugar Alternative- Equivalent to one cup of sugar. For volume consistency, granular works best.
- Eggs- 3.
- Unsweetened Cocoa-½ Cup.
- Vanilla Extract-½ teaspoon
How to make Sugar Free Gluten Free Chocolate Espresso Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a cake pan well for nonstick. A round pan such as one of these works best in this recipe. Also, I use non-stick parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, stir or mix together the espresso and water. Set this bowl aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine or whisk together the unsweetened cocoa and sugar alternative.Set this aside as well.
- Melt the butter and chocolate bar together. You can do so in a microwave (in a microwave safe bowl or cup, stopping to stir every 30 seconds) or on a stove (low to medium heat, stirring). When this has melted, transfer it to the mixing bowl. Add the espresso and water to the bowl and gently stir. Then, add the eggs, one at a time, and then the vanilla.
- Bake this for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow this to cool on a baking rack before serving.
The Recipe Card
Sugar Free Gluten Free Chocolate Espresso Cake
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Instant Espresso Powder
- 1 tbsp Water
- 14 tbsp Butter
- 14 ounces Unsweetened Baking Chocolate
- 1 cup Splenda
- 3 Eggs
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a cake pan well for nonstick.
- In a small bowl, stir or mix together the espresso and water. Next, in a mixing bowl, combine or whisk together the unsweetened cocoa and sugar alternative. Set this aside as well
- Melt the butter and chocolate bar together. You can do so in a microwave (in a microwave safe bowl or cup, stopping to stir every 30 seconds) or on a stove (low to medium heat, stirring). When this has melted, transfer it to the mixing bowl. Add the espresso and water to the bowl and gently stir. Then, add the eggs, one at a time, and then the vanilla.
- Bake this for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow this to cool on a baking rack before serving
Recipe Notes
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