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Delicious Quinoa Chocolate Cake

Quinoa Chocolate Cake ~ naturally gluten free and one of the moistest, fluffiest, most delicious chocolate desserts I've ever had!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray and line a 9-inch nonstick cake pan with a round of parchment paper at the bottom.
  2. Melt butter.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the sugar, 1/2 cup of the cocoa powder, baking powder, soda, and salt to the bowl and pulse to combine well.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. When the cake is completely cool, frost.
  8. 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.
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  • 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

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

% 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.