apple-quinoa cake

(5 RATINGS)
81 Pinches
Jacksonville, FL
Updated on Mar 30, 2012

In my opinion, its the sunflower seeds that make this cake. I prefer to make a simple crumb topping with butter, oats, and brown sugar, then pop it back in the oven to brown up a bit then serve this up as a coffee cake for brunch or dessert.

prep time
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 9 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples, mcintosh, cored, coarsely grated (about 1cup loosely packed)
  • 1/2 cup agave nectar
  • 1/2 cup sunflower oil or other light flavored oil
  • 2 cups quinoa, cooked
  • 2 teaspoons finely ground chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 package raisins
  • 1 1/3 cups gluten free whole oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom, or less, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup whole oats

How To Make apple-quinoa cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9" square pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Step 2
    In a medium bowl, mix apple, agave nectar, oil, quinoa, chia seeds, vanilla, vinegar, sunflower seeds, and raisins. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, sift all of the dry ingredients. Add the oats. Now add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix well.
  • Step 4
    Pour it into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40 minutes or til a toothpick that you poke in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing. You can leave the top plain or top with the crumb topping that I speak of in the personal notes section.

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