Black Bean Chocolate Cake Recipe
Welcome to our culinary adventure, where we're about to embark on a journey of flavors and surprises with a recipe that might just redefine your perception of dessert – the Black Bean Chocolate Cake!
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
- Mixing bowls
- 8-inch round cake pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar or sweetener of choice
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional, for an extra indulgence)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the bottom of the cake pan with parchment paper
- Blend the black beans in a food processor until they're smooth and free from any lumps.
- Blend the black beans in a food processor until they're smooth and free from any lumps.
- Add the blended black beans, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the bowl of beaten eggs. Mix everything thoroughly until you have a smooth batter.
- If you're aiming for an extra dose of chocolatey goodness, fold in the chocolate chips into the batter.
- If you're aiming for an extra dose of chocolatey goodness, fold in the chocolate chips into the batter.
- If you're aiming for an extra dose of chocolatey goodness, fold in the chocolate chips into the batter.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before gently transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.