Quinoa Chocolate Cake

Quinoa Chocolate Cake

I had always wondered if it was possible to make quinoa cakes. So when I came across a quinoa cake recipe, I knew I just had to try it out. Of course, I modified it to make it as healthy as possible. So here it is ….

pic: sanjana kodical

Ingredients

Quinoa (cooked) – ½ cup

Whole wheat flour – ½ cup

Jaggery powder – 1/2 cup (you can use less if you are diabetic or prefer just a touch of sweetness)

Baking powder – 1 tsp

Baking soda – ¼ tsp

Cocoa powder - 2 tbsp  

Egg – 1

Butter – 1 tbsp

Vanilla essence – ½ tsp

Walnut pieces – 1 tbsp

Raisins – 1 tbsp

Method

Sieve the wheat flour with the rest of the dry ingredients

Add quinoa and mix well

Beat the egg and add to the mixture

Add butter and essence

Adjust consistency of the batter with fresh curds or milk

Scoop into cupcake moulds

Top with walnuts and raisins

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes till done  

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Complete protein, extremely beneficial for vegetarians

Gluten free

Rich in fibre

Rich in magnesium, potassium, zinc and iron

Good for diabetics

Weight-loss friendly food