Low Carb Quinoa Cake
Experience the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition with this Low Carb Quinoa Cake, a creative twist on classic cake recipes. Made with wholesome ingredients like quinoa, almond meal, coconut flour, and a hint of lemon zest, this gluten-free treat is packed with protein and fiber while staying deliciously low in carbs. Sweetened with stevia and enriched with creamy almond milk and melted coconut oil, every slice is light, moist, and subtly aromatic. Perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers, this guilt-free cake is ideal for snacks, brunches, or after-dinner desserts. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection, you'll fall in love with this versatile recipe that promises flavor without compromise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Coconut flour
- 0.5 cup Almond meal
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Stevia or preferred low-carb sweetener
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil, then add the rinsed quinoa.
Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together coconut flour, almond meal, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat together the almond milk, eggs, vanilla extract, sweetener, and melted coconut oil until well combined.
Stir in cooked quinoa and lemon zest into the wet mixture, then add to the dry ingredients, mixing until everything is well incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.2 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.2 g | 616% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 3837 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.1 g | 197% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 83.7 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 726 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1628 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
