Chocolate Quinoa Cake {vegan, gluten-free}

Name: Chocolate Quinoa Cake {vegan, gluten-free}
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Ancient Harvest Organic Quinoa; ⅔ cup Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk; ½ cup flax meal; ½ cup water; 1 cup applesauce; 1 ½ cup cocoa powder; 2 cups sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; extra cocoa powder; 16 oz Miyoko’s Kitchen Organic Vegan Cream Cheese; 1 cup coconut oil; 4 cups confectioner’s sugar

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
12 servings
Calories
690 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free

Chocolate Quinoa Cake {vegan, gluten-free}

Omar Parker

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If you're looking for an indulgent chocolate cake that's vegan-friendly, gluten-free, andentirely flourless, you've come to the right place! This chocolate quinoa cakeis totally delicious and easy to make in under an hour.

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Ingredients

Servings

For chocolate cake:

4 cups Ancient Harvest Organic Quinoa cooked
⅔ cup Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk
½ cup flax meal
½ cup water
1 cup applesauce
1 ½ cup cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
extra cocoa powder optional for decorating

For vegan cream cheese icing:

16 oz Miyoko’s Kitchen Organic Vegan Cream Cheese softened
1 cup coconut oil room temperature
4 cups confectioner’s sugar

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Instructions

Make the Cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a food processor or blender, blend the cooked quinoa, almond milk, flax meal, water, and applesauce. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour in the quinoa mixture and stir until well combined.
Line two 7” round cake pans with parchment paper.
Pour half of the chocolate quinoa cake batter into each cake pan.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Set the cakes on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.

Make the Frosting:

In a stand mixer, whisk together the vegan cream cheese and coconut oil.
Slowly add in the confectioner’s sugar, one cup at a time, and continue whisking until a thick frosting is formed.

Assemble the Cake:

When cake layers are completely cooled, place one layer onto a serving dish.
Spread a thick layer of frosting across the top. Place the second layer of cake on top of the first.
Frost the outside of the cake, until completely covered.
If desired, sprinkle with cocoa powder for decoration.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 690kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 124g (41%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 473mg (20%) Potassium 636mg (18%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 76g (152%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 690 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	690kcal	35%
Carbohydrates	124g	41%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Sodium	473mg	20%
Potassium	636mg	14%
Fiber	12g	48%
Sugar	76g	152%
Vitamin A	14IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	135mg	14%
Iron	5mg	28%