Quinoa Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cupcooked quinoaAmount2 cupIngredientcooked quinoa
• 1/2 cupvegetable oilAmount1/2 cupIngredientvegetable oil
• 1/3 cupalmond milkAmount1/3 cupIngredientalmond milk
• 4large eggsAmount4Ingredientlarge eggs
• 1 1/2 cupsugarAmount1 1/2 cupIngredientsugar
• 1 cupunsweetened cocoa powderAmount1 cupIngredientunsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tspbaking powderAmount1 1/2 tspIngredientbaking powder
• 1/2 tspbaking sodaAmount1/2 tspIngredientbaking soda
• 1/2 tspsaltAmount1/2 tspIngredientsalt
• 9 ozsemisweet chocolate chipsAmount9 ozIngredientsemisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cupcoconut creamAmount1 cupIngredientcoconut cream
• 1/2 cupchopped walnutsAmount1/2 cupIngredientchopped walnuts, optional, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper. In a blender, add quinoaAmount2 cupIngredientcooked quinoa, oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth, about 1 minute.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk sugar, cocoa powder, baking powderAmount1 1/2 tspIngredientbaking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour in quinoa mixture and mix until batter is smooth. Pour batter into prepared cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans before removing and decorating.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring coconut cream just to a simmer. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chipsAmount9 ozIngredientsemisweet chocolate chips. Let stand 3 minutes then stir to combine. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before decorating.