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Quinoa Chocolate Cake Recipe

A delicious and moist gluten-free chocolate cake made with quinoa.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • ⅓ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 4 units eggs large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a blender, combine the cooked quinoa, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add the melted butter and blend again until fully combined.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients from the blender into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chocolate Cake, Gluten-Free
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