Decadent Quinoa Chocolate Cake

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Rich and Decadent! “OMG” . If you like it rich, not too sweet, moist and textured with a savory finish.This is your chocolate cake!

Normally, I dont give my masterpiece recipes away.  A girl has to have some secrets .  

But you are my favorite people, and I love to share all that is good in my life.

I make this cake every birthday celebration here at The Retreat Costa Rica and our guests go crazy over it.

I made it again last night!  his photo was the result. Please feel free to send me your photos!

Dark Chocolate Quinoa Cake


Ingredients:


Cake:

  • 8 ounces dark chocolate

  • ¾ cup coconut oil1

  • 1/3 cup almond flour/meal

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa

  • 1 cup coconut sugar

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

  • 6 oz coconut yogurt (vanilla)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla powder

  • 4 large eggs¼ teaspoon salt

Ganache:

  • 10 oz dark chocolate

  • ¾ cup coconut milk

  • 1 cup raspberries for garnish


Directions:

Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

  • Grease a 9-inch spring-form pan with cooking spray.

  • Simmer 1/3 cups water in a medium pot.

  • Place a medium bowl on top of pot and add the 8 ounces dark chocolate and the coconut oil. Stir until fully melted (8-10 minutes). (Keep the medium pot and water on stove to use later for ganache).

  • In a large bowl mix almond flour, quinoa, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. 

  • In a small bowl, mix coconut yogurt, vanilla, and eggs.

  • Add the melted chocolate/coconut oil mixture and coconut yogurt mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.

  • Pour cake batter into the greased pan & bake for 50-55 mins.

  • Let cool slightly.

    Ganache:

  • Reheat the water to a simmer in the pot on the stove.

  • Place medium bowl over the water and add chocolate and coconut milk.

  • Stir until completely melted and add coconut milk.4. Drizzle the ganache over the cake, garnish with raspberries, and serve!

  • Enjoy!!


In Health and Love,
Diana