Description
Almonds and pureed quinoa replace the flour in this decadent cake. We promise you won’t miss the flour one bit.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked quinoa, loosely packed
- 4 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup (240 ml) ground almonds
For Chocolate Almond Glaze
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, melted
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) hot water
- Slivered almonds for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9×2 inch round cake pan.
- Place the cooked quinoa in a blender along with the milk, egg yolks, vanilla extract, almond extract, butter and coconut oil. Blend until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a rubber spatula, stir the quinoa mixture into the sugar mixture until combined. Stir in the ground almonds.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Using the rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean but moist.
- Let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a plate and then carefully inverting it again (top side up) onto a cake platter to cool completely.
- To make the Chocolate Almond Glaze: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over the completely cooled cake, spread evenly over top and sides of cake. Immediately sprinkle with the slivered almonds. Allow the glaze to dry before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Chocolate
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430