One-Bowl Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 2/3 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups Gluten Free All-purpose flour (Megan recommends the King Arthur brand)
• 3/4 cup + 2T cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum