Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake {Dairy-Free Option}

all-purpose gluten-free flour ((I like Pillsbury gluten-free. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.))

xanthan gum ((if your flour already has it leave out))

teaspoon  baking soda

gluten-free baking powder

salt

ground cinnamon (, optional)

butter plus one 1 tablespoon (, softened (dairy-free use Smart Balance or Earth Balance butter))

granulated sugar

pure vanilla extract

buttermilk (, dairy-free use cashew, almond or coconut milk You can make your own buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to milk.)

eggs (, room temperature)

cocoa powder

boiling water

butter (, dairy-free use Earth Balance or Smart Balance butter)

pure vanilla extract

pure almond extract

cocoa powder

salt

powdered sugar

milk (, dairy-free use cashew, almond or coconut milk)