Unusual Chickpea and Lime Cake
Discover a dessert delightfully outside the ordinary with this Unusual Chickpea and Lime Cake, a gluten-free treat that balances zesty citrus brightness with a moist, tender crumb. Made with protein-packed canned chickpeas as its base, this innovative recipe swaps traditional flour for a creamy chickpea puree, creating a surprisingly light and fluffy texture. Fresh lime juice and zest infuse every bite with tangy, refreshing flavor, while a hint of vanilla rounds out the sweetness. Perfect for adventurous bakers or those seeking allergen-friendly options, this easy-to-make cake is ready in under an hour and is crowned with a sprinkling of powdered sugar for a simple yet stunning finish. Serve it with an extra dash of lime zest or a dollop of whipped cream for a showstopping dessert that's bound to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 4 Eggs
- 150 grams Sugar
- 120 grams Unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 60 milliliters Lime juice (from fresh limes)
- 2 teaspoons Lime zest (from fresh limes)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a food processor or blender, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and frothy. Add the melted butter, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
Sift in the baking powder and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just incorporated.
Fold the chickpea puree into the batter, ensuring it is fully incorporated and smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for garnish. Serve with extra lime zest or whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 192 mg | 4% | |
*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.
