Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake {Dairy-Free Option}

subheading: Cake:

2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour (I like Pillsbury gluten-free. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.)

½ teaspoon xanthan gum (if your flour already has it leave out)

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon , optional

½ cup butter plus one 1 tablespoon , softened (dairy-free use Smart Balance or Earth Balance butter)

2 cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk , dairy-free use cashew, almond or coconut milk You can make your own buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to milk or dairy-free milk and allow to sit for a few minutes.

2 eggs , room temperature

¾ cup cocoa powder

¾ cup boiling water

subheading: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:

1 cup butter , dairy-free use Earth Balance or Smart Balance butter

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon pure almond extract

1 cup cocoa powder

pinch salt

4 cups powdered sugar

3 tablespoons milk , dairy-free use cashew, almond or coconut milk

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