Nut-Free Quinoa Cake

Elevate your dessert game with this delightful Nut-Free Quinoa Cake, a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and decadent flavor. Made with a blend of quinoa flour and all-purpose flour, this moist and tender cake features a subtle nuttiness without any actual nuts, making it a safe and delicious option for those with nut allergies. A touch of fresh lemon zest and vanilla extract adds a bright, aromatic twist, while the buttery, sugar-kissed base creates the ultimate crowd-pleaser. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and ready in under an hour, this versatile cake is ideal for casual gatherings or special occasions. Serve it plain to highlight its natural flavors or dress it up with a nut-free frosting or powdered sugar for a show-stopping finish.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or oil and a light dusting of flour.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the quinoa flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest, mixing until combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined, being careful not to over mix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, serve the quinoa cake plain, or top it with your favorite nut-free frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	799.9 grams (799.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2306

Total Fat 70.50g	90%
Saturated Fat 34.30g	172%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 513mg	171%
Sodium 2121mg	92%
Total Carbohydrate 384.70g	140%
Dietary Fiber 12.30g	44%
Total Sugars 210.20g
Protein 47.90g	96%

Vitamin D 161IU	803%
Calcium 373mg	29%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 1262mg	27%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.8%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 65.1%