CHOCOLATE CHICKPEA CAKE

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This cake confuses people, they're surprised to learn that it's made from beans. I added the topping to make it look nicer and richer. Taken from May 1998 Veggie Life magazine.

Provided by Wendy0

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

15 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup orange juice
4 eggs, room temperature
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons butter (for optional topping)
6 ounces semisweet chocolate (for optional topping)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Prepare an 8-inch round cake pan and line bottom with a circle of waxed paper.
  • In a food processor, process chickpeas and juice until smooth.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, pulsing after each addition.
  • Add remaining ingredients and process until well blended, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool on a rack 15 minutes before removing from pan.
  • For an optional topping, melt butter and chocolate in double boiler to create a glaze to coat the cake and refrigerate before serving. Otherwise, serve as is or with fruit and whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 104.5, Sodium 307.5, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 27.8, Protein 9.2

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