Craving coffee cake but can’t deal with gluten? Enter the gluten-free mocha coffee cake, where rich chocolate and bold coffee combine. Moist and fluffy, this cake lets you indulge without the gluten guilt. Yes, it’s possible to enjoy that decadent texture and coffee flavor without a single wheat flour molecule in sight. Who knew gluten-free could actually be delicious? So, go ahead—treat yourself to a slice (or two). No wheat, no problem.
Gluten-Free Mocha Coffee Cake
A gluten-free mocha coffee cake with a rich coffee flavor, topped with a smooth, decadent chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- Gluten-free all-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Cocoa powder: ¼ cup
- Instant coffee: 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder gluten-free: 1 ½ teaspoons
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: ¾ cup
- Almond milk or other plant milk: 1 cup
- Vegetable oil: ½ cup
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Mocha Glaze:
- Powdered sugar: ½ cup
- Instant coffee: 1 tablespoon
- Almond milk: 2 tablespoons
- Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, almond milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool.
Prepare the Mocha Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, instant coffee, almond milk, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 3%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 7%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
