GF amazing Quinoa choc cake

Baking - sweet

Preparation time

10min

Total time

40min

Portion

16 slice(s)

Level

easy

TM 7
TM 6
TM 5
TM 31

by KateSB

published: 2026/09/07

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Ingredients

GF amazing Quinoa choc cake

170 g Butter, Cubed or 1/4 cup melted
80 g Milk
4 eggs
1 level teaspoons vanilla extract
350 g Cooked Quinoa, Approx 2 cups cooked
300 g white sugar
90 g unsweetened cocoa powder
1.5 level tsp baking powder
0.5 level tsp bicarbonate of soda
0.5 level tsp fine sea salt

Whipped Chocolate frosting

240 g Semi sweet or dark choc chips
480 g Heavy cream/ whipping cream

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Recipe's preparation

Cake

1. Prep: preheat oven to 175°c

Grease two 8inch cake pans and line bottom with

2. Melt butter (if starting from solid butter) place 170g cubed butter into mixing bowl and melt for 3mins 60°c speed 2

Allow to cool slightly 2-3mins

3.combine liquids and quinoa:

Add milk 80g, vanilla extract 1tsp, cooked quinoa 350g to mixing bowl. Puree 1 minutes speed .

4. Scrape down the sides with spatula. Blend again 30secs speed 9 until completely smooth and creamy

(Check to make sure no whole quinoa beads remain)

5. Add dry ingredients

Add sugar 300g, cocoa powder 90g, baking powder 1.5tsp, bi carb 1/2 tsp, salt 1/2 tsp. Mix for 20 secs speed 4. Scrape down sides and mix again for 10 seconds speed 4 until combined.

6. Bake

Divide butter evenly between the prepared cake pans bake for 28-30 mins (or until a toothpick is inserted into centre and comes out clean)

7. Cool

Cool in pans for 10mins then invert onto wire rac. Peel off parchment paper and allow to cool completely before frosting.

Whipped Chocolate frosting

1. Heat cream

Place cream 480g into mixing bowl and heat for 4min 80°c speed 1

2. Melt chocolate

Add choc chips 240g stir for 10secs speed 3 then let stand in the mixing bowl for 5 mins

3. Emulsify: mix for 30secs speed 3until smooth and glossy

4. Chill: transfer choc mix to sealed container and refrigerate for at least 2-3hrs or 1hr in freezer. Until completely cold.

Clean and dry bowl thoroughly.

5. Whip: place butterfly whisk onto blades, pour chilled choc mix into bowl. Whip speed 3.4 (no set time)

Approx 1-2 mins until soft peaks form (careful not to overweight into butter).

Assembly

1. Place the first cooled cake layer onto serving plate.

2. Spread about 1/2 of whipped frosting over the top layer.

3. Place second cake layer on tol and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides

4. Chill in refrigerator for 2hrs before serving to allow frosting to set.

Enjoy.

Recipe from barefeet in the kitchen

Mary Younkin

Tip

Can make this dairy free, but haven't tried myself

Thermomix Model

Recipe is created for
TM 7
Recipe is created for
TM 6

For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.
Recipe is created for
TM 5

If you are using a Thermomix® TM6 measuring cup with your Thermomix® TM5:
For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.

Please note that the TM5 mixing bowl has a larger capacity than the TM31 (capacity of 2.2 liters instead of 2.0 liters for TM 31). Recipes for the Thermomix TM5 may not be cooked with a Thermomix TM31 for safety reasons without adjusting the quantities. Risk of scalding by spraying of hot liquids: Do not exceed the maximum filling quantity and observe the filling level markings of the mixing bowl!
Recipe is created for
TM 31

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Recipe's categories:

Chef recipes Gluten free Nut free