Black Bean Chocolate Cake Recipe

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This flourless black bean chocolate cake is going to surprise you. It’s a delicious, moist, chocolate cake that’s completely flourless and gluten-free.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 513kcal

Author: Jana Dziak

Ingredients

For The Cake:

1 15 oz Canned Black Beans (unseasoned) Or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
5 Large Eggs
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Baking soda
½ Teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
½ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
¾ Cup Maple Syrup
½ Cup Butter, melted Or coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
1 Tablespoon Espresso Powder Optional.
Whipped cream and sliced strawberries for serving.

For the Chocolate Ganache:

1 Cup Heavy Cream
8 Ounces Semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Instructions

Make The Black Bean Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan liberally with butter.
In a blender or food processor, blend the black beans, 3 eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add the remaining 2 eggs, melted butter (or coconut oil), and blend again.
In a large bowl, mix the cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the blended bean mixture to the dry ingredients, then stir in the maple syrup until you have a smooth batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing it.

Make The Chocolate Ganache Topping

Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer; do not boil.
Place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl and pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.

Assemble & Finish The Cake

Let the ganache cool slightly until it thickens to a spreadable consistency, then pour over the cooled cake, spreading it to cover the top and sides.
Serve cake with whipped cream and sliced strawberries or fresh fruit of your choice.

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