Quinoa Chocolate Cake Recipe with Brown Sugar Streusel {Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe}

October 14, 2013

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This is the best gluten free chocolate zucchini cake recipe! The quinoa flour is grain free and great for baking because it lends a subtle, nutty flavor to the cake. The blended zucchini creates a moist, light,and a little healthy feel to the quinoa chocolate cake recipe. The brown sugar streusel is REALLY easy to do and it looks really fancy. Everyone who has tried the cake has loved it!

Cake:
½ cup butter (can substitute applesauce)
? cup coconut oil (can substitute canola or vegetable oil)
1½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
2 cups quinoa flour
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups blended zucchini
Topping:
½ cup sliced pecans
1 cup chocolate chips
¼ cup packed light brown sugar

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch pan with cold coconut oil and set aside. 2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer), cream together the butter, oil...
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Nutritions

Calories
527

Sodium
402mg
16% DV

Fat
21g
33% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
84g
28% DV

Fiber
7g
28% DV