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Instructions
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First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Generously spray a 9 inch by 13 inch pan with nonstick spray. Sprinkle lightly with cocoa powder.
3
In a large mixing bowl, add olive oil, sugar, vanilla extract and eggs. Use a hand mixer to beat until combined. Do not over mix the eggs.
4
Then, pour in milk. Beat to combine. Do not over mix.
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Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and sea salt. Stir to combine, until no lumps remain. Batter will be relatively thin.
6
Pour into greased cake pan.
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Bake for 29 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Remove cake from oven. Allow it to fully cool before frosting.
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Lastly, slice and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Bring eggs, milk, and olive oil to room temperature before mixing to ensure even incorporation and a lighter, fluffier cake texture that gluten-free batters especially benefit from.
- Cocoa Powder Blooming Technique 🍫Whisk cocoa powder with hot water or milk before adding to the batter to bloom the cocoa and intensify chocolate flavor, resulting in a richer, more decadent taste.
- Don't Overmix Gluten-Free Batter 🥄Mix just until ingredients are combined; overmixing gluten-free flour develops density and toughness, while gentle mixing preserves the soft, fluffy texture this cake is known for.
- Frosting Temperature Balance 🧈Keep chocolate frosting at a cool room temperature (68-70°F) when applying—too warm and it won't hold peaks, too cold and it becomes difficult to spread smoothly on the cake layers.
- Crumb Coat Before Final Frosting 🎂Apply a thin layer of frosting first, chill for 20 minutes, then frost fully; this seals in crumbs and creates a polished, professional-looking finish that showcases the silky frosting.
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