Gluten-Free Strawberry Layer Cake

By Ellie

8 Person

260 Minutes

0 Calories

This pretty dessert is like a chocolate version of a gluten-free strawberry shortcake! Plan ahead, while this gluten-free dessert is easy, you need to allow time for the cake layers to cool before assembling, and for the finished dessert to sit in the fridge for a few hours. Sweet cake with chocolate icing or chocolate sauce, and then enjoy the chocolate cake alone or share with family and friends, regardless of the taste of the chocolate cake is irresistible. Here you will see a variety of ways to make chocolate, I believe there is always the one you like, of course, each flavor will not let you down!

Ingredients

WHIPPED CREAM:

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 1/4 c. heavy whipping cream

CHOCOLATE GLAZE:

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. water
3 oz. (1/2 cup mounded) Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Mega Chunks

STRAWBERRIES:

2 lbs. whole strawberries

CAKE:

1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 cup water
1/3 cup cocoa powder (I use part Hershey's Dark Cocoa, and part regular cocoa)
1 cup salted butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. xanthan gum (see note)
2 cups good quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend

Method

01

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: Spray two 8" cake pans with cooking oil.
02

STRAWBERRIES: While the cakes are cooling, wash the strawberries. Set aside 3-6 strawberries that look nice and leave them whole for dipping later (3 large or 6 smaller).
03

CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Add semi-sweet chocolate chunks, water, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring after every 30 seconds until chocolate is melted.
04

HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM: To the mixing bowl, add the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract. Use the whisk attachment to beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
05

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Dip the reserved whole strawberries in the chocolate glaze and set on wax paper.
06

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: In your mixing bowl, combine flour, xanthan gum (if needed), sugar, baking soda, and salt.
07

STRAWBERRIES: Cut the tops of remaining strawberries, then slice each strawberry in half. Set aside.
08

CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
09

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: On your cake stand or platter, place one of the cake layers.
10

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, cocoa, and 1 cup water. Bring just to boiling, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and add to dry ingredients, beat until combined.
11

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Place half of the strawberries on the cake layer. You can just dump them, or you can hand place them flat as I did so the edges look pretty.
12

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla to mixing bowl and beat for one minute on low-medium speed.
13

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Drizzle with half of the chocolate glaze.
14

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: Pour batter into greased pan. Bake at 350℉ for 32 minutes. A toothpick inserted into cakes near the center will come out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter. I also rotated my cake pans partway through baking to help them bake evenly.
15

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Gently spread half of the whipped cream.
16

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: Place pans on a cooling rack to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Then I like to use a plastic knife to loosen the cake around the edges of the pan and place the pan upside down on a cooling rack to allow the cake to fall free from the pan. (Do this carefully!)
17

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Repeat layers exactly the same, except don't spread the whipped cream all the way to the edge - leave about 3/4" -1" ring so that the top looks pretty!
18

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Place the dipped whole strawberries on top!
19

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours. Carefully slice and serve. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Gluten-Free Strawberry Layer Cake

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( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 8 servings
Prep Time 50 Mins
Cook Time 210 Mins
Total Time 260 Mins

02 Ingredients

WHIPPED CREAM:

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 c. powdered sugar

1 1/4 c. heavy whipping cream

CHOCOLATE GLAZE:

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 c. powdered sugar

1 tbsp. butter

3 tbsp. water

3 oz. (1/2 cup mounded) Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Mega Chunks

STRAWBERRIES:

2 lbs. whole strawberries

CAKE:

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 eggs

1/2 c. buttermilk

1 cup water

1/3 cup cocoa powder (I use part Hershey's Dark Cocoa, and part regular cocoa)

1 cup salted butter

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

2 cups sugar

1 tsp. xanthan gum (see note)

2 cups good quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend

03 Method

Step 1

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: Spray two 8" cake pans with cooking oil.

Step 2

STRAWBERRIES: While the cakes are cooling, wash the strawberries. Set aside 3-6 strawberries that look nice and leave them whole for dipping later (3 large or 6 smaller).

Step 3

CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Add semi-sweet chocolate chunks, water, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring after every 30 seconds until chocolate is melted.

Step 4

HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM: To the mixing bowl, add the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract. Use the whisk attachment to beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

Step 5

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Dip the reserved whole strawberries in the chocolate glaze and set on wax paper.

Step 6

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: In your mixing bowl, combine flour, xanthan gum (if needed), sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Step 7

STRAWBERRIES: Cut the tops of remaining strawberries, then slice each strawberry in half. Set aside.

Step 8

CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 9

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: On your cake stand or platter, place one of the cake layers.

Step 10

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, cocoa, and 1 cup water. Bring just to boiling, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and add to dry ingredients, beat until combined.

Step 11

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Place half of the strawberries on the cake layer. You can just dump them, or you can hand place them flat as I did so the edges look pretty.

Step 12

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla to mixing bowl and beat for one minute on low-medium speed.

Step 13

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Drizzle with half of the chocolate glaze.

Step 14

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: Pour batter into greased pan. Bake at 350℉ for 32 minutes. A toothpick inserted into cakes near the center will come out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter. I also rotated my cake pans partway through baking to help them bake evenly.

Step 15

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Gently spread half of the whipped cream.

Step 16

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS: Place pans on a cooling rack to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Then I like to use a plastic knife to loosen the cake around the edges of the pan and place the pan upside down on a cooling rack to allow the cake to fall free from the pan. (Do this carefully!)

Step 17

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Repeat layers exactly the same, except don't spread the whipped cream all the way to the edge - leave about 3/4" -1" ring so that the top looks pretty!

Step 18

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Place the dipped whole strawberries on top!

Step 19

ASSEMBLE IT ALL: Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours. Carefully slice and serve. Refrigerate leftovers.

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