Chickpea Chocolate Cake
Discover indulgence with this Chickpea Chocolate Cake, a gluten-free dessert that defies expectations! Made with protein-packed canned chickpeas blended into a velvety batter, this cake delivers a moist, fudgy texture you're sure to love. Rich cocoa powder and a hint of vanilla create a deep, chocolatey flavor that pairs beautifully with optional dark chocolate chips for an extra indulgent touch. Ready in under an hour with simple pantry staples, this dessert is perfect for those seeking a nourishing twist on a classic treat. Whether dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with melted chocolate, this cake offers wholesome decadence in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Cocoa powder
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas in a food processor and blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure no lumps remain.
Add the sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt into the food processor. Blend until a smooth batter forms.
If using chocolate chips, stir them into the batter by hand with a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with the spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan, then carefully remove it and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted chocolate, or serve as is. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.4 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.4 g | 302% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 689 mg | 230% | |
| Sodium | 1909 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.6 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.3 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 213.8 g | ||
| Protein | 56.8 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 2457 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
