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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups Cup4Cup or other light gluten-free flour blend
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit of your blend has it)
- 3/4 cup good quality cocoa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk substitute of your choice)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter (or dairy free stick butter substitute of your choice), melted and cooled slightly
- 2/3 cup good quality cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/3 cup whole milk (or milk substitute of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 190g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 671 | |
| Calories from Fat 267 | 40% |
| Total Fat 29.96g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 10.29g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.23g | |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 772mg | 32% |
| Potassium 274mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 97.6g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 89.06g | 59% |
| Protein 7.31g | 12% |
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