QUINOA SPICE CAKE

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Haven't make this yet, but looks like a great, gluten-free, nutritional treat! Came from http://www.ecosalon.com/the-complete-protein-dessert-delicious-quinoa-spice-cake/

Provided by sarahec74

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 slices, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup buckwheat flour
1 large organic apple, peeled and diced
3 organic eggs
1/2 cup organic butter, melted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup raw sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup organic raisins (optional)
1 dash nutmeg or 1 dash allspice
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract (or switch out for orange extract)

Steps:

  • Cook quinoa and set aside. To cook quinoa, bring two cups of water to a boil. Add quinoa and a dash of salt and let simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until water has cooked off.
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Whisk butter and eggs together and add to dry mixture.
  • Combine all ingredients, including quinoa, and stir in apple pieces.
  • Pour into a greased 9-inch round pan. Bake for 35-45 minutes at 350°F.
  • The best part about this recipe? It tastes great with a multitude of extras thrown inches Play around with a handful of chocolate chips and some candied ginger for a real treat.
  • Note: This recipe works great for vegans too - just switch out the butter for margarine and the eggs for an egg replacer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 146.4, Sodium 423, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 21.2, Protein 9.7

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