QUINOA SPICE CAKE

Quinoa Spice Cake image

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