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Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Updated: April 6, 2018 / Published: January 7, 2015 By Ilona This website contains affiliate links. Read Privacy Policy.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Pears by ilonaspassion.comFor couple of days I was thinking if I should post this gluten free chocolate cake. However, I decided to share this recipe with you. I will tell you right away why I was in doubt about the whole “posting”.

The cake itself is good … with chocolate and pears. However, this gluten free chocolate cake is heavy and dense. It is more on the dry side. I usually prefer moist cakes but I know that some of you would prefer more thick cakes. This gluten free chocolate cake is made with coconut flour and oat flour. Pears give a little moisture to the cake, so the more the better. I used 2 pears, but honestly I can say you can add more. Believe me the cake will be better with sweet and juicy pears.

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Pears by ilonaspassion.com

Don’t get me wrong. The cake is very good, sweet with delicious baked pears and drizzled with chocolate. It is just more dense than other cakes. However, if you add cool whip, whipped cream or just yogurt for the topping that’s a different story! It combines together perfectly. The topping will add some moisture to the cake. I will be constantly improving my “gluten free” recipes. Because, I would love to bake more with coconut flour,  oat flour or almond flour.

The more I am writing this post the more I am thinking about this gluten free chocolate cake. Did you bake anything gluten free? Let me know what is your story and how you feel about gluten free cakes.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Prep Time8 hrs 58 mins
Cook Time8 hrs 58 mins
Calories:
Author: Ilona

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 Tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 - 4 pears
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 tsp. coconut oil

Topping

  • Cool whip whipped cream or yogurt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Lay parchment paper on the bottom of the pan. I used 8" pan but you can use larger pan to make cake thinner. (I recommend)
  • In a medium bowl mix coconut flour, oat flour. cacao and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl beat eggs and and egg yolks with sugar for couple minutes until it will be smooth.
  • Add flour mix and melted butter to the eggs. Combine all ingredients together.
  • Lay nicely on the bottom of the pan.
  • Peel pears, dice them and lay nicely on the top.
  • Bake for 50 m. - 1 hour. Inserted toothpick should come out clean. If you decide to choose a larger pan, bake a shorter time (about 40 minutes).
  • Melt chocolate chips in microwave or use double-boiler method ((fill lower pan with water, bring water to simmer, take off from heat, put chocolate chips in top pan and stir). Add coconut oil and mix. Drizzle the cake.
  • Serve with cool whip, whipped cream or yogurt.

Notes

Inspired by madameedith.blogspot.com

Nutrition

Monounsaturated Fat: 0gPotassium: 0mgVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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  1. Danielle K

    January 7, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Oh my this looks so amazing! I may have to make this for my husband – he loves pears.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 7, 2015 at 1:48 PM

      If you will make it just add lots of pears. They add additional flavor to this dense cake:) And with shipped cream or cool whip is very good! Thank you Danielle!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Corter

    January 7, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Oh gosh. That cake looks INCREDIBLE! Want to definitely try it! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 7, 2015 at 1:46 PM

      I hope you will like this cake. It’s not typical moist cake but still good. Thank you Jennifer:)

      Reply
  3. Angela

    January 7, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    This cake looks great. I love trying new ways to make desert, I too like moist cakes but it is still worth a try. thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 7, 2015 at 1:45 PM

      Me too, I prefer moist cakes but still this was ok:) Thank you Angela!

      Reply
  4. mellissaa

    January 7, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    This looks delicious! I’ve never been a huge fan of pears but these look really good!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 8, 2015 at 8:42 AM

      Thank you Mellissaa:)

      Reply
  5. June Burns

    January 7, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    What a pretty cake! Love the use of fresh pears 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 8, 2015 at 8:43 AM

      Thank you June!

      Reply
  6. Jamie

    January 7, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    This looks like a great option for people who want a gluten free dessert! The picture looks fabulous!!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 8, 2015 at 8:43 AM

      Thanks Jamie for visiting my blog:)

      Reply
  7. sunandhurricane

    January 7, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    This cake looks absolutely divine! So perfect for any occasion!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 8, 2015 at 8:44 AM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. lauryn hock

    January 7, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    Oh my gosh, my mouth is watering just reading this!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 8, 2015 at 8:38 AM

      Thanks Lauryn!

      Reply
  9. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter

    January 8, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    This cake looks so pretty! I totally agree with you on gluten free baking, it can be so tricky but this one sounds wonderful with the chocolate and pear combo!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 8, 2015 at 8:40 AM

      Yes they are tricky, but if I add to this cake some toppings like whipped cream or yogurt the cake is very good. Thank you Kelly:)

      Reply
  10. Vicky E

    January 8, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Oh wow this looks amazing, and it sounds like it will taste delicious too!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 8, 2015 at 8:37 AM

      Thanks Vicky!

      Reply
  11. Tara Joy

    January 8, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    I wonder if there was a way we could make this more light and fluffy? Anyone have any ideas?

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 8, 2015 at 4:41 PM

      I will work on it Tara Joy:)

      Reply
  12. Lyubomira

    January 8, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    This cake looks fantastic Ilona! Great pictures! Pinning and will try it!!!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 9, 2015 at 2:17 PM

      Thank you Mira!

      Reply
  13. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking

    January 9, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    I like thick cakes! This looks delicious! GF baking is so difficult. I have yet to master it. Still working on GF muffins 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 10, 2015 at 8:34 AM

      I agree Lindsey they are difficult:)

      Reply

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