Gluten Free Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe
Gluten Free Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe is soft, moist, and packed with chocolate chips. Easy to bake, full of fresh mint flavor, and perfect for any celebration or weekend treat.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowls large and medium
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
- Toothpick for checking doneness
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- Gluten-free all-purpose flour – 2 cups
- Baking powder – 2 tsp
- Baking soda – 1 tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Unsalted butter – ¾ cup, softened
- Granulated sugar – 1 cup
- Brown sugar – ¼ cup, packed
- Eggs – 3 large
- Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
- Peppermint extract – 1 tsp
- Milk – ¾ cup, dairy or non-dairy
- Chocolate chips – 1 cup
- Optional: mint chocolate pieces, for decoration
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and lightly dust with gluten-free flour.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until smooth and lump-free.
Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy and light using a mixer.
Add Eggs and Extracts
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts until smooth and aromatic.
Combine Dry Ingredients and Milk
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients, mixing gently for tender cake.
Fold in Chocolate Chips
- Fold chocolate chips into the batter carefully. Reserve some for topping if desired to enhance chocolatey pockets.
Pour Batter into Pan
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan. Smooth top and sprinkle optional chocolate or mint pieces on top for decoration.
Bake Cake
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pan.
Cool and Serve
- Transfer cake to a cooling rack to cool completely. Serve plain or decorate with powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter and eggs for smooth batter
- Gently fold chocolate chips to prevent sinking
- Add optional mint pieces for decoration
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days