# Chocolate Quinoa Desserts This Quinoa Cake Recipe Uses Whole Grain Ingredients and Tastes the Same By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinoa-cake References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/kellybrown/whole-grain-desserts) & [barefeetinthekitchen](http://www.barefeetinthekitchen.com/2013/08/unforgettable-chocolate-quinoa-cake-recipe.html) If you are trying to find [whole grain dessert recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-grain-cake-mix), this quinoa cake is a game changer. From the blog Barefeet in the Kitchen, the "unforgettable" [flour-less chocolate cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-maida-donut-cake) is perfectly moist, rich and chocolaty. It maintains the tender texture of a regular chocolate cake, but without having to add any specialty flours -- just cooked quinoa. The layered dessert also has a healthy dose of frosting made from heavy whipping cream and semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. The quinoa cake recipe is adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe and Quinoa 365. The quinoa also gives you a little [protein boost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-bites-protein-brownies). While it isn't vegan, it is still great for people trying to cut white flour out of their diets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whole Grain Dessert Recipes:** Opportunity for developing innovative, nutrient-rich dessert recipes that incorporate whole grains as an alternative to white flour. - **Flour-less Chocolate Desserts:** Opportunity to create delicious, gluten-free chocolate desserts using alternative ingredients like cooked quinoa to replace flour. - **Healthy Dessert Options:** Opportunity to offer healthier dessert options by utilizing ingredients like quinoa that provide protein and nutrients. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation potential for food and beverage companies to develop and market whole grain dessert products that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Baking and Confectionery:** Opportunity to disrupt the baking and confectionery industry by introducing gluten-free, flour-less chocolate desserts made with alternative ingredients like quinoa. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness industry to promote and offer nutritious, guilt-free dessert options that satisfy consumer cravings while supporting dietary goals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gluten-Free Brownie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-double-chocolate-brownie.md) - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md) - [Plant-Powered Mochi Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-mochi-cake.md) - [Nourishing Chickpea Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-brownies.md) - [Protein Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cake-mixes.md) - [Health-Conscious Brownie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-fudge-brownie-mix.md) - [Free-From Dessert Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-donut.md) - [Nutritionally Enhanced Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great1.md) - [Health-Focused Plant-Based Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-baking-mix.md)