Gluten Free Orange Chocolate Chip Cake

American, Desserts

 

Gluten Free Orange Chocolate Chip Cake
This single layer cake is a quick and perfect accompaniment to an afternoon tea or coffee, or for after dinner. Orange and chocolate and gluten free...the perfect combo!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Cake, Gluten-Free
Servings: 12
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Chef Bill Collins

Ingredients

  • 7 ½ ounces gluten free baking flour (210 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (use only if not included in baking flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 orange (zest only)
  • ½ cup milk (113 grams. At room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 tablespoons butter (113 grams. Softened)
  • 1 cup sugar (198 grams)
  • 3 eggs (at room temperature)
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly spray or butter an 8-inch square or 9-inch round pan, and cover the bottom with waxed or parchment paper
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, xanthan gum (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and orange zest. Set this aside
  • In a separate bowl, combine the milk and vanilla. Set this aside
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until thoroughly combined and the color and texture are a bit lighter
  • Mix in the eggs, one at a time
  • Mix in one-third of the flour mixture, then one half the milk mixture. Add another third of the flour, then the remaining milk. Add the remaining flour. When it’s combined, scrape the bowl with a spatula, and mix again 
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and spread it evenly
  • Evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips on the surface of the batter
  • Bake until the cake is golden-colored, and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes 
  • Remove from the oven, and cool on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Carefully, between the side of the cake and the pan, move a short knife all the way around the pan.  Then, with another cooling rack, gently turn the cake over, so it’s upside down. You might have to firmly tap the bottom of the pan to have the cake drop onto the cooling rack. After it’s out of the pan, remove the wax paper from the bottom of the cake. Turn the cake back to right-side up, and cool completely

Notes

Sprinkle with confectioners sugar, if desired
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Orange Chocolate Chip Cake
Serving Size
 
12 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
167
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
34
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
31
g
10
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
318
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
56
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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