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© FrugalAbundance
2007-2011
GFCF Means
Gluten
Free & Casein Free |
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Excellent Chocolate Cake
- 2/3 cup solid veletable shortening
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-1/4 cups soymilk
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups GLAD flour
or any all purpose GFCF flour
NOTE: This cake is xanthan-free. It tastes exactly like normal
chocolate cake, no one will ever guess it's gluten-free.
Into a large mixing bowl measure the vegetable shortening, sugar,
eggs and vanilla.
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TIP
To measure the shortening pack a 1/3-cup measuring cup
full of solid shortening (like Crisco or a store brand). Scrape the
top of the measuring cup so that the shortening is level. You can use
your finger or a knife to level off the top. Put any excess
shortening back in the shortening can. Scrape the shortening out of
the measuring cup and plop it into the mixing bowl. Make sure to get
all (or mostly all) of the shortening out of the measuring cup.
Repeat the process to get another 1/3-cup, making 2/3-cup total. When
you measure shortening your fingers get slimy. That's okay. It's just
a fact of life. If you don't like slimy fingers then it will be a
challenge for your to cook from scratch. To save the most money and
get your grocery bill as low as it can go, bite the bullet, accept
that your hands will at times be sticky or cold or gooey or slimy.
Allow yourself to be okay with it. Remember you can wash them or wipe
them on your apron or a tea towel as often as needed. If you keep
soapy water in the sink then you can wash them in your dishwater
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Using electric beaters combine the shortening, sugar, eggs and
vanilla until they are light and fluffy and creamy yellow. Add all of
the remaining ingredients. Continue using the electric beaters and
beat the mixture until it's even fluffier and creamy chocolate. This
will take about 2 minutes.
Grease a 9 by 13-inch pan with solid shortening. Don't use vegetable
oil, it will stick. If you are making a layer cake then use two
9-inch round pans. Grease the round pans with solid shortening and
then flour them with a little cornstarch or rice flour or GLAD flour.
Pour the batter into the pan(s). Bake at 350 degrees (preheated) for
30 to 35 minutes or until the sides of the cake pull away from the
sides of the pan, or if you poke a fork or toothpick into the center
of the cake it comes out clean, or if you lightly press your finger
into the center of the cake it springs back quickly.
Remove the cake from the oven when it's done. Allow it to cool for at
least 30 minutes before frosting. This is the perfect birthday cake.
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