After a simple reference to gluten free chocolate cake on Instagram the other day, it was obvious you guys trust my cake opinions. I kid you not, it is thee best. But {shhhh} it's gluten free, and  you're gonna love it even if you don't eat gluten-free! Guys, it's EASY. It's QUICK. It's Fabulous. You'll be looking for an excuse to make it. It's THAT good. But don't hate me. It's a mix.As a cake decorator in my earlier years, it was a struggle for me to make the dietary switch when it became necessary for my children. I had to let go of the days of smooth fondant, the pretty gum paste flowers, and all the vibrant colors. (I'm totally at peace with it now.)  But I wasn't willing to give up on baking my children a special delicious cake for their birthdays. Let me tell ya, I tasted / made / threw away a LOT of crappy "gluten free" cakes, until I happened upon this amazing mix. I have a few others in my arsenal too, but when someone in the fam choses chocolate, I reach in my pantry for one of these babies because I always keep them on hand. I like to order a four pack from Amazon because it's cheaper and I know we'll go through them.

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake:

Just follow the recipe on the back. I believe all you need to add is a couple of eggs, oil, and water. In case you're wondering, this also works great for cupcakes.

Frosting:

Now, just like shoes make the outfit, frosting makes the cake. My almond buttercream frosting is what my family enjoys paired with this chocolate treat.2 cups of butter: We use Earth Balance because we dairy free too. If not, Kerry Gold is a delicious alternative.2-3 cups powdered sugar1 Tbs vanilla extract1 Tbs almond extractAnd there you have it. I like to keep my finished product in the fridge until just before serving. The frosting keeps better, and there's just something about this delicousness when it's a bit chilled.Go ahead a pin this for later. You know be looking for a reason to bake it ;)Enjoy!Heidi