Garbanzo Bean Chocolate Cake

Garbanzo Bean Chocolate Cake

*Note: the whole family loved this cake - even the ones who knew what was in it! It is rich, dense, & creamy.

from Peggy's kitchen at Mothering magazine

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (try gluten-free)
1 can of garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
4 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Preheat oven to 350°F

Grease and flour one 9-inch round cake pan. Melt the chocolate chips either in a double broiler or in a microwave, being sure to stir every 20 seconds to avoid burning.

Combine the beans and eggs in either a food processor or a blender, and blend until smooth. Add the sugar and baking powder and blend. Finally, add the melted chocolate, and once again, blend until smooth. Pour the batter into the cake pan.

Bake for 40 minutes or until a fork or toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Place cake (still in pan) on a wire rack to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Invert cake onto a serving plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving. Berries are an excellent option to add sweetness and color.