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This blender chocolate quinoa cake is flourless and can be made in your blender. Did I mention the base of the cake is made entirely out of quinoa?  blender chocolate quinoa cake So this is a really exciting recipe for me to share because it’s my birthday tomorrow! Woohoo! My birthday marks the start of February, which I always find exciting because it means we’re one step closer to spring. Also, I’m a huge sucker for Valentine’s day recipes. (Anyone else out there a huge chocolate fan?) In celebration of my birthday, I decided what better time to share a cake recipe on the blog? I’ve actually never shared a recipe for a cake before, but thought this blender chocolate quinoa cake would make a perfect “first cake” recipe! blender chocolate quinoa cake This cake is what I like to refer to as pure magic when it comes to baking. Seriously, you’ll be able to fool anyone into thinking this cake is made with regular flour. The base of the cake is made entirely out of cooked quinoa. Sounds pretty crazy right? The quinoa gives this cake a fudgy texture, while still being moist and fluffy like a chocolate cake should be!

This blender chocolate quinoa cake is:

  • Gluten-free

  • High in Protein

  • Relatively low in sugar (for a cake I mean)

blender chocolate quinoa cakeblender chocolate quinoa cake  blender chocolate quinoa cake I topped my cake off with coconut whip cream and fresh berries, but you can use whatever you like on your cake, or even just leave it bare. (I promise it’s still delicious this way!) This blender chocolate quinoa cake calls for regular eggs, but if you are looking to make this cake vegan-friendly you can use your favorite egg substitute. I haven’t tried this recipe using a flax egg, but I imagine that could work well too!
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blender chocolate quinoa cake

Blender chocolate quinoa cake

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  • Author: Jess
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A healthier chocolate cake made from quinoa and entirely flourless!


Ingredients

Scale

Cake

Coconut whipped cream 


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line 2 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease the pan.
  3. Add the quinoa, coconut oil, eggs, almond milk, espresso and vanilla in a high-speed blender until smooth.
  4. Next add the coconut sugar, xylitol, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the blender and mix just until combined.
  5. Pour half the mixture into each pan.
  6. Bake for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
  7. To make the coconut whipped cream, open the cans of coconut milk and scoop out the cream on top. (it should be separated from the liquid)
  8. Place in a chilled mixing bowl and beat on high until it forms stiff peaks
  9. Spread evenly onto the cake
  10. Top the cake with fresh fruit

Notes

No blender? You can make this cake in an electric mixer, or even a food processor.

I haven’t tried this recipe with flax-eggs, but I’m confident it will work well for a vegan substitution!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 583
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Fat: 41g
  • Saturated Fat: 32g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 12g
If you like this recipe you’ll also love these healthy quinoa brownies!

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This blender chocolate quinoa cake is a delicious gluten-free cake that is made completely in your blender!

Hi, I'm Jess!

Choosing Chia is a blog all about healthy vegetarian recipes that are easy to follow, taste delicious and focus on wholesome ingredients. I started the blog after a spontaneous trip to India where I studied the practice of yoga and wellness.

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37 Comments

  1. Tamara says:

    Is there a substitute for the coconut oil for someone who is allergic to nuts and coconut?

    1. Jess says:

      Hi Tamara, you can use any neutral tasting oil like canola oil or sunflower oil. If you don’t mind dairy you can also use butter!

  2. Jennifer says:

    YUM! Is the espresso necessary? What else could you sub? Thank you!!

    1. Jess says:

      Hi Jennifer, you can just leave it out!

  3. Nastasia Mirani says:

    Hey Jess, the cake looks amazing!! Just wanted to ask whether you can replace coconut sugar with anything else? maybe honey?

    1. Jess says:

      Hi Nastasia! You can replace the coconut sugar with regular sugar, stevia, xylitol. A sticky sweeter like honey or maple syrup will make the cake a little softer, but will still probably work ok!

  4. Georgina says:

    Hi! Is it possible to use applesauce instead of oil? Thank you! The cake looks great btw!

    1. Jess says:

      Hi Georgina, I wouldn’t recommend replacing all the oil in the recipe with apple sauce as I cannot say if the cake will workout with the same texture!

    2. Camelia says:

      We just made the cake for my birthday, somehow the coconut cream didn’t go as planned to and was really Cumberland, but it still tastes delicious. Could you give some tips for the future how to make the coconut cream fluffy.

      1. Jessica Hoffman says:

        Hi Camelia, i’m sorry to hear the coconut cream didn’t turn out well for you! There are a few things you can do: 1. try a different brand of coconut milk. Some brands are of higher quality than others. 2. Make sure to use the cream off the top of the coconut milk. Again, if the brand is lower quality it may be more watery and not mix up well. 3. If all else fails, some grocery shops sell pre-whipped coconut cream to make your life easier!

  5. Shaina says:

    Can this be made a night ahead and then refrigerated? Would the coconut whip cream stay fluffy overnight?
    Looks yummy!

    1. Jess says:

      Hi Shaina, I’ve kept leftovers in the fridge and the cake holds up very well! One thing you can do is keep the cake and coconut whip separate and then spread the whipped coconut on the cake the following day and top it with fruit!

      1. Shaina says:

        Great! Thanks for the advice!

  6. Dee | Green Smoothie Gourmet says:

    Jess! I love the idea of quinoa in the batter, It’s brilliant! Such a healthy interesting idea for a birthday cake! Take care, Dee xx

    1. Jess says:

      Thanks Dee! It’s a great little cake that uses no flour at all! Thanks for stopping by!

  7. Pavithra says:

    Do you think these will work as cupcakes?

    1. Jess says:

      Hi Pavithra, Yes I think they would work great as cupcakes! I would just make sure to spray your tin very well. I’m not sure if you put in the cupcake liners if the cakes will stick to the liners a bit, so I would just be careful with that. (Though you can also make them without cupcake liners and just spray the pan well and put them directly in)