Chocolate Condensed Milk Cake, gluten free

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Baking doesn't get any easier than this! This Chocolate Condensed Milk Cake will turn out amazingly every single time and is mixed in one bowl, no need for a mixer. It's gluten-free, nut free and easy to make dairy free. Ready in under 40 minutes, freezer friendly and perfect for the kids! It's fudgey, delicious and the perfect snack for afternoon tea or a lunchbox treat.

chocolate condensed milk cake on a plate

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1 Why you're going to love this recipe

2 What goes into the recipe

3 How to make this recipe

4 Expert Tips and FAQs

5 More delicious chocolate ideas

6 Chocolate Condensed Milk Cake

Why you're going to love this recipe

Everyone loves chocolate cake and this one is no exception!

gluten free- but trust me, you wouldn't know it
deliciously simple to make, mix in one bowl, bake and you're done
freezer friendly, so ideal for lunchboxes and quick afternoon treats
so easy the kids can make it
perfect topped with fruit, or you could ice it
holds up well in the lunchbox
perfect for a birthday cake
nut free
easy to make dairy free- just see the FAQs and the recipe notes for ideas

What goes into the recipe

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ingredients: rice flour, cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla,softened

condensed milk- this is the only sugar going into the recipe, and yes, it's a lot, but it makes 20 pieces of cake, and it's rich, dense and delicious, so just enjoy!
vanilla paste- I use this in place of vanilla extract, as it gives a stromger flavour, but vanilla extract will work just as well.
cocoa powder- quality matters! Try to buy the best one available. I look for ones that just contain cocoa powder. Some contain extra sugar and other things, but we don't need any of that in our cocoa powder. It is by nature darker and stronger in flavour than a hot chocolate mix, but that's what you need for baking.
rice flour- this is brown rice flour. Mckenzies brand is readily available in our supermarkets (but it is white rice flour). It doesn't make any difference.

SUBSTITUTIONS: you can use coconut condensed milk instead of normal sweetened condensed milk and you can use coconut oil in place of butter. If you are making this recipe dairy free, double check your vanilla paste and also cocoa powder for dairy.

How to make this recipe

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.

Whisk until all combined (it takes 1-2 minutes).

Pour into a square 20cm cake tin (either silicone or lined). Bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees celsius (355F) for 30 minutes.

Expert Tips and FAQs

This cake is super simple to make and can cater to different food allergies.

Why is this cake gluten free?

This cake is gluten free because many of my readers have requested gluten free cakes! By using rice flour instead of plain flour, this cake is gluten free. If you are making it for someone who is celiac then ensure that all other ingredients are also gluten free- like your cocoa powder and vanilla!

Can I freeze this cake?

This condensed milk chocolate cake works really well when frozen and defrosted. It also holds up well in the lunchbox and can be reheated from frozen in the microwave for an indulgent treat with icecream!

Can I make this condensed milk cake dairy free?

Yes! I have, I have made it with condensed coconut milk and coconut oil in place of the butter and it

slice of chocolate condensed milk cake with a strawberry on top

More delicious chocolate ideas

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