Quinoa Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and the water to a boil.
2. 2
   Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and, leaving the saucepan covered on the burner for another 10 minutes, fluff the quinoa with a fork and allow to cool.
4. 4
   Combine the milk, eggs, and vanilla in a blender or food processor.
5. 5
   When cool, add 2 cups of cooked quinoa and the melted butter to the mixture in the blender and blend until smooth.
6. 6
   Whisk together the sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
7. 7
   Pour the contents of the blender into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix well.
8. 8
   Divide the batter evenly between two 8-inch round cake pans that have been lightly greased and lined with parchment on the bottoms or fill cupcake tins lined with papers about 3/4 of the way to the top.
9. 9
   Bake the cakes at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or bake the cupcakes at 20-25 minutes. A knife or toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean.
10. 10
    Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting if desired.