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Chocolate Quinoa Cake {vegan, gluten-free}
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Chocolate Quinoa Cake {vegan, gluten-free}

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.

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

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:
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a food processor or blender, blend the cooked quinoa, almond milk, flax meal, water, and applesauce. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Line two 7” round cake pans with parchment paper.
  5. Pour half of the chocolate quinoa cake batter into each cake pan.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Set the cakes on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting:
  1. In a stand mixer, whisk together the vegan cream cheese and coconut oil.
  2. Slowly add in the confectioner’s sugar, one cup at a time, and continue whisking until a thick frosting is formed.
Assemble the Cake:
  1. When cake layers are completely cooled, place one layer onto a serving dish.
  2. Spread a thick layer of frosting across the top. Place the second layer of cake on top of the first.
  3. Frost the outside of the cake, until completely covered.
  4. If desired, sprinkle with cocoa powder for decoration.

Nutrition Information

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: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 690

% 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.