Gluten Dairy Free Chocolate Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup superfine brown rice flour
• 1/4 cup millet flour
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch OR cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon guar gum OR xanthan gum
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk OR your favorite dairy-free milk substitute
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup light olive oil OR canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Pastel colored decorating sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350° F / 176° C

Line 12 cupcake tins with paper cups

1. Place all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
2. Add wet ingredients and beat on high for 1 minute.
3. Fill paper cupcake liners two-thirds full.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
5. Cool on a wire rack before frosting cupcakes.