Orange Chocolate Quinoa Cake

A friend sent me this recipe because she heard it was quite good. I've never used quinoa but some of you might be interested in trying this one. It sounds healthy.
I googled the frosting ingredient Xocai Activ and they sell in on Amazon if you are that keen on trying this ingredient.

Another interesting fact (especially for vegetarians) is that Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah or KEE-nuh-wah) is a complete protein as well as a whole grain staple food. It can be used in pilafs, salads, desserts. I think I'm going to have to try this one of these days.


Use organic ingredients whenever possible for better taste and greater health.
Ingredients:
• ¾ cup (185 ml) butter, melted
and cooled
• 2/3 cup (160 ml) rinsed quinoa
• 1 ½ cups (375 ml) cane sugar
• 1 1/3 cups (330 ml) water
• 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) orange zest
• 1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
• 1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml) baking powder

•2 tsp (10 ml) pure orange extract
or 4 drops of orange essential oil
• ½ tsp (2 ml) baking soda

• ½ tsp (2 ml) sea salt

1. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and leave

the covered saucepan on the burner for another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow the quinoa to cool.

2. Preheat the oven to 350° F (180°C). Lightly grease 8-inch (20 cm) round or square cake pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment

paper.
3. Combine the milk, eggs, orange extract (or orange essential oil) , and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Add 2 cups (500 ml) of
cooked quinoa and the butter and continue to blend until smooth.
4. Whisk together the sugar, cocoa, orange zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the contents of the blender
and mix well. Bake on the center oven rake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the
cake from the oven and cool in the pan before serving.
5. Frost if desired (see other side of this card).

Combine 1 tablespoon of Xocai Activ with one drop of orange essential oil and pour over a slice of the cake.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Quinoa: Good source of dietary fiber and protein
Eggs: Source of vitamin A, C, iron, calcium, and fibre.
Orange: Good source of dietary fiber and protein.
Butter: Good source of protein, unsaturated fats, Vitamin E.
Cocoa: One of the highest antioxident foods, good source of proteins and nutrients.
Sea salt: Good source of minerals and vitamins, assists in creating HCI for digestion.
Xocai Activ: Highest antioxidant combination of cold processed chocolate, blueberry, and acai berry