Chocolate Quinoa Cake {vegan, gluten-free}
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
690 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free
Chocolate Quinoa Cake {vegan, gluten-free}
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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
For chocolate cake:
- 4 cups quinoa cooked, organic, Ancient Harvest brand
- ⅔ cup almond milk brand Blue Diamond Almond Breeze
- 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
- cocoa powder optional for decorating, extra
For vegan cream cheese icing:
- 16 oz vegan cream cheese softened, organic, Miyoko’s Kitchen brand
- 1 cup coconut oil room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
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
(14%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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