Quinoa Chocolate Cake - Gluten Free Blender Chocolate Cake made with cooked Quinoa, Eggs, Coconut Oil & Orange Juice!It is Dairy Free & Grain Free!
Don't make it cause you want something gluten free..make it cause you want something super Chocolatey and fudgy.
Ingredients for Quinoa Chocolate Cake
Super Simple Ingredients!
Quinoa
Orange Juice
Oil- Coconut Oil or Vegetable Oil
Eggs
Sugar- White,Brown or Coconut sugar
Baking Powder
Cocoa
Salt
Dark Chocolate
What is Quinoa
Quinoa is technically not a grain but a seed from the amaranths plant.It's been touted as a superfood because of its nutrient profile and the fact that its gluten free makes Quinoa a perfect replacement for Wheat and rice.
It is also the least allergy causing "grain" making is a great alternative for people suffering from Gluten Allergies added to the fact it has an excellent amino acids profile, making it a complete protein source.
If you aren't into quinoa or just cant get it or dont want to buy it,dont fret.I have some more awesome chocolate recipes for you! Try my Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake or Eggless Chocolate Cake.
Dietary details of Quinoa Chocolate Cake
This cake doesn't contain any dairy so it's lactose free.
It also has no wheat or gluten and hence it's a great option for people on gluten free diets.
It's a Chocolate cake that is not only heavenly(like seriously from the heaven!) and nutrient dense at the same time.Though it has an extremely decadent taste and feel ,it's way more healthy than a traditional chocolate cake.
Tips to make the best Quinoa Chocolate Cake
The first tip as usual is to use the best quality ingredients you can afford.This especially holds true for the Chocolate you use because that will define how dark and decadent the cake turns out.
If you like the cake on sweeter sidewise milk chocolate but like me if you are a fan of darkness and decadence, use at-least 50 % dark chocolate and above.
The cake is soft and moist and in its own right amazing.In my opinion the drizzle of chocolate ganache was an over kill and not required but that said if the frosting is what melts your heart, then make a thin ganache and pour it over the cooled cake.
I usually buy quinoa from healthy buddha which is an online store for organic foods.I also like the quinoa from True Elements and Urban Platter .
I made the cake in a bundt pan because I love the way it looks.The particular pan I have used it from Nordic Ware.It's the best brand for bundt pans.
Here are some More Quinoa Recipes for you
Quinoa and Sweet Potato Patties
Quinoa Chicken Bowl
Avocado and Quinoa Salad
Some Healthy Cake Recipes
Healthy Whole Wheat Cake
Healthy Finger Millet(Ragi )Cake
Flourless Chocolate Cake
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Ingredients
- 50 Gms Dark Chocolate
- ¾ Cups Dry Quinoa
- ½ Cup Orange Juice
- ¾ Cup Coconut Oil or Vegetable Oil
- 4 Eggs
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 ½ Cups Sugar
- 1 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Boil the Quinoa as per the packet Instructions.¾ Cup of dry Quinoa will yield about 3.5 Cups of Cooked Quinoa.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or a microwave.Cool it a bit till it's not just warm.
- In a blender,Add the cooked quinoa first followed by orange juice, eggs and then rest of the ingredients along with the melted chocolate.
- Blend till you get a smooth batter-like a smoothie.The more you blend the better the texture of the cake.So take your time here(about 5-10 minutes) and keep scraping the sides with a spatula.
- Prepare a baking tin.If using a bundt cake-brush the sides with oil and sprinkle cocoa powder so that the cake comes out easily.
- Bake the cake for 50 minutes at 180 degree C or 350 degree F.
- Remove & Place on the wire rack.Let it cool before removing from the baking pan.
Deepak singh says
We are making this type of cake.. Thanks for your tips..
foodcow says
:D..Hope you enjoy it..
Deepak singh says
Yes ..!☺
Mona says
Hi can I replace the eggs with chia eggs? If yes, do I need to make any other adjustments to qty or any other ingredients? Please let me know as I definitely am keen on trying this recipe.
foodcow says
You mean flax egg?
In theory it could work but honestly I haven't tried it..
Here is an article on flax egg replacement to help you though..
Do let me know if it works…
Sharanya says
This recipe was just what I was looking for ... it’s the perfect combination of ingredients that makes it so sinful and yet so light on the palate. Can’t wait to try out the other recipes.
foodcow says
Thankyou so much for your review!!Really helps!
bhumi z says
without baking powder and baking soda does the cake bake well?
also if i dont want to use refind sugar then what alternative can i use? jaggery sugar?
bhumi z says
sorry i missed...baking powder is already there...
but does baking soda help to bake better? also any replacement to make it eggless
foodcow says
Hey Bhumi,
Baking Soda is a different chemical which has a different reaction from Baking Powder.That said..in a pinch you can halve the amount and use baking soda instead of a baking powder but you may not get the exact texture.
nidhi jain says
HI Chhavi. Quinoa cake is an awesome idea and the cake looks absolutely drool worthy 🙂
foodcow says
Thankyou so much..It is indeed the best alternate ingredient cake ever!
tiimiimedia says
Can quinoa flour be used instead? If so, what would be the replacement measurement for this recipe?