Chocolate is one of the favorite desserts for many. However, there are various myths around him; among which figure that it is a food that makes you fat , or that celiac people cannot consume it . Therefore, this time we present you a recipe that you will not be able to stop preparing without feeling guilty; We will guide you to prepare a gluten-free chocolate cake recipe.
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
- 4 units of eggs
- 125g brown sugar
- 125 g unsalted butter
- 45 g cornstarch or cornmeal
- 200 g chocolate negro sin gluten
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence
- 1 tbsp of baking soda or chemical yeast
- First you must preheat the oven to 180 ° C for a space of 10 minutes before starting with the preparation of the gluten-free chocolate cake .
- Grease and flour (with cornstarch or cornmeal) a 20-centimeter baking dish .
- With the help of the Thermomix, we will beat the 4 eggs with the sugar , for at least 2 minutes, at speed 3. But if you use a blender, blend at medium speed for the same time.
- Once the minutes pass, add the butter and flour little by little while we continue beating for 2 more minutes.
- While our mixture is whipped, you must melt the gluten-free chocolate in the microwave for at least 1 minute. Check that the gluten-free chocolate is well melted. If you do not have a microwave, melt the gluten-free chocolate in a bain-marie before starting the preparation and reserve until ready to use.
- Once well melted, add the gluten-free chocolate to the Thermomix or blender with our cake mixture and mix for 2 minutes at speed 3 .
- At this point, you must add the chemical yeast or baking soda and the vanilla essence to the Thermomix . Beat at speed 6 for 8 seconds and turn off.
- Pour the gluten-free chocolate cake mixture into the floured mold and place in the oven at 180°C for approximately 45 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is over, click in the center with a toothpick to check that the tart is well cooked before removing it from the oven .
- Let the cake cool for a few seconds before unmolding. And accompany with whatever you like.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the gluten-free chocolate cake recipe
Is the gluten-free chocolate cake for celiacs?
Yes, when carrying corn starch or corn flour, and not wheat flour ; the gluten-free chocolate cake is an ideal dessert for people with celiac disease. Without forgetting that it also has brown sugar and not white sugar, so there will be no problems during its consumption.
Can I make the Chocolate cake without an oven?
Yes, for her we will take Maria-type cookies for the crunchy base and we will prepare the chocolate cake over medium heat. Meanwhile, we add an envelope of unflavored gelatin that will make our chocolate cake thicken when we let it cool before eating it.
It is delicious, it is also a dessert that is made very quickly and provides great energy and nutritional value. On the other hand, with this preparation you can enjoy a delicious cake together with the little ones in the house, your friends, family or partner. Celiac people can also eat a delicious gluten-free chocolate cake and share the recipe. Enjoy it!
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