Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cups Water; 1/3 cups Dry White Quinoa; 1/4 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk; 2 whole Eggs; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/3 cups Melted, Soy-free Vegan Butter; 3/4 cups Cane Sugar; 2/3 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 3/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper

Servings: persons

2/3 cups Water
1/3 cups Dry White Quinoa
1/4 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
2 whole Eggs
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/3 cups Melted, Soy-free Vegan Butter
3/4 cups Cane Sugar
2/3 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
3/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt
1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper

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["Cook your quinoa by putting the water on the stove to boil. Add your quinoa and reduce to medium low, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes. When done, turn the burner off but keep the lid on, letting the quinoa steam a bit longer.", "Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom of a 9"" round cake pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.", "In a food processor, combine milk, eggs and vanilla, and pulse until the ingredients are combined. Add your cooked quinoa and cooled butter. Process this mixture until smooth.", "In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cayenne pepper. Add your liquid ingredients and mix together until combined. The batter should be similar to a brownie batter. Take a little taste to test the spice level. If you want more heat, spice it up with a little more cayenne.", "Pour your batter into the baking dish and cook in the center of your oven for 25-30 minutes. To test the doneness, insert a cake tester or toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, then your cake is done.", "Let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm and top with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of cinnamon, cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Divine. I'm in gluten-free cake heaven.", "Makes 8 servings."]

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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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cups Water, 1/3 cups Dry White Quinoa, 1/4 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk, 2 whole Eggs, and more.

Yes, Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake 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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Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake

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