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Quinoa Chocolate Cake

Quinoa chocolate cake is a delicious and healthy dessert made with cooked quinoa, cocoa powder, and other simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 121
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with coconut oil or cooking spray.
  3. In a blender or food processor, blend the cooked quinoa with almond milk until smooth.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla, and coconut sugar to the blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Add cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vegetable oil to the blender and blend until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth out the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
  8. Let the cake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 107IUCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg

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