Delicious Quinoa Chocolate Cake
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Delicious Quinoa Chocolate Cake
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Quinoa Chocolate Cake ~ naturally gluten free and one of the moistest, fluffiest, most delicious chocolate desserts I've ever had!
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Ingredients
cake
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/3 cup almond milk or dairy milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
frosting
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoon confectioner's sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray and line a 9-inch nonstick cake pan with a round of parchment paper at the bottom.
- Melt butter.
- Put the quinoa, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse to combine and then process until smooth, this will only take about 30 seconds or so.
- Add the sugar, 1/2 cup of the cocoa powder, baking powder, soda, and salt to the bowl and pulse to combine well.
- Turn into the prepared pan and bake for about 40-42 minutes until a toothpick comes out without wet batter sticking to it. Remember that if your pan has different dimensions, your cooking time will vary.
- Let the cake cool on a rack for about 15 minutes before turning out of the pan. Be careful when you flip the cake over as it will be delicate. I like to place a plate over the pan and then gently flip both over together.
- When the cake is completely cool, frost.
- To make the frosting whip the cream until it is starting to thicken, then add the sifted confectioner's sugar and cocoa powder. Continue beating until thick and spreadable. Don't over beat!
Notes
- How to cook quinoa
- The basic ratio is 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water. You can also cook it pasta style and drain after cooking.
- why rinse quinoa?
- Quinoa has a natural outer coating called saponin, which can taste bitter and soapy. Rinsing the quinoa under cold running water helps remove this bitter coating and any residual dust or debris, ensuring a cleaner and more palatable taste. While most commercially available quinoa is pre-rinsed to remove the saponin, it's still a good practice to give it an additional rinse at home
- *recipe adapted from my friend Mary at Barefeet in the Kitchen
- Bring water to a boil in a pot.
- Rinse quinoa well under cold water.
- Add the quinoa to the boiling water, with a dash of salt
- Boil for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
274mg
(11%)
Potassium
319mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
913IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 913IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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