Gluten-Free Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with Orange Zest

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Schär Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/ tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 granulated sugar
  3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 large orange
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or dairy-free alternative
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (gluten-free)

For the Orange Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp fresh orange juice
• Orange zest for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together Schär Flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and olive oil until well combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and orange zest.
4. Alternately whisk in the dry ingredients and the warm water, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the buttermilk until everything is well combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

For the glaze:

1. Combine the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
2. Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top and garnish with additional orange zest.

Slice and enjoy a slice of this gluten-free chocolate cake with a refreshing citrus twist!

For more gluten-free cake recipes with Schär flour, feel free to explore these resources:

• “The Best Gluten Free Luxury Chocolate Cake Recipe – Schär”
  The Best Gluten Free Luxury Chocolate Cake Recipe – Schär
• “Quick and Easy Gluten Free Cake Recipes – Schär”
  Quick and Easy Gluten Free Cake Recipes – Schär

These links might offer additional ideas and guidance for your cake-making adventures.