Cook The Book: Healthy And Delicious Quinoa Cake Wi

Name: Cook The Book: Healthy And Delicious Quinoa Cake With Crystallized Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 cup spelt flour, plus more for flouring the pan; 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup coarsely chopped Brazil nuts, toasted; 4 to 6 tablespoons coarsely chopped crystallized ginger, to taste; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup orange juice; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing the pan; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup spelt flour, plus more for flouring the pan
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped Brazil nuts, toasted
4 to 6 tablespoons coarsely chopped crystallized ginger, to taste
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing the pan
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the quinoa and cook until the grains are translucent and tender (there should be no white dot of uncooked starch in the center), 11 to 14 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a fine-meshed strainer. Spread the quinoa out on a large platter to cool.
2
Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Butter and lightly flour a rectangular baking pan that measures approximately 11 by 7 inches. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, Brazil nuts, ginger, and raisins.
4
In a small bowl, combine the eggs, orange juice, butter, and vanilla extract.
5
Stir the liquid ingredients and the quinoa into the dry ingredients just until blended. Transfer to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
6
Bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes, depending upon the size of the pan. Rotate the pan halfway through for more even baking.
7
Set the pan on a cooling rack. When cool, cut into fifteen 2-inch squares.

729

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 1 cup spelt flour, plus more for flouring the pan, 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Healthy And Delicious Quinoa Cake With Crystallized Ginger falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cook The Book: Healthy And Delicious Quinoa Cake With Crystallized Ginger

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