A sweet little pun’kin I know was born about the time we started making this cake, hence the name! And we made it over and over because it is moist, chocolaty, full of protein and pretty nice to look at too.
Topped with whipped cream, shaved chocolate and fruit, I hope you’ll be as smitten with it as we are.
2 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled
4 eggs
1/3 cup milk (any kind)
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup butter or coconut oil (or a combination of both)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut sugar
3/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp Real salt
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a greased 9″x13″ pan or 2 rounds and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
This is also fun to bake in a 9 1/2″ spring pan for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. It stays a bit more moist and has the texture of a baked pudding! Today I served it with whipped cream (sweetened with honey and flavored with homemade vanilla), blueberries and a simple ganache. So beautiful and delicious!
Have fun!
Love,
Jacque
Jacque can straight honey be used in Anna’s cake instead of part coconut sugar? Also, do you have any dessert recipes for zucchini?
Hello Celeste! Yes, I usually just use honey and it’s great. Mmmm, I love zucchini in cookies and brownies, but I’m not sure if I have one posted or not! I’ll look and let you know. xo
This recipe is SO good! Used it for my husband’s birthday cake. We are always happy to find healthier alternatives to our favorite treats and desserts. I wasn’t expecting that texture without using traditional flour and sugar. SUPER impressed!
Well done, Jacque!
Oh, I’m so glad you like it Kelsey! It has been one of our favorite go-to’s. Carli and I have made it for nearly every birthday the last few years. If you guys like ice cream cake, this is a good cake for that. Baked on a cookie sheet, cooled then a layer of the vanilla ice cream, rolled and frozen, then sliced. You just might fall in love with that too! Thanks for being here and please tell your boys hi for me!
I told Kyle “this cake would be amazing with vanilla ice cream on top!”. I didn’t think of layering, rolling and freezing it! Genius 🙂
“I hope you wike it!” as Clara used to say! xo