Black Bean Chocolate Cake

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Decadent, fudgy, and secretly packed with goodness—our Black Bean Chocolate Cake is a total game-changer. Made with protein-rich black beans and sweetened naturally with our raw Fingerlakes Honey, this flourless wonder is rich in flavor and perfectly moist, with a texture that rivals any traditional chocolate cake. Whether you're gluten-free, sneaking in extra nutrients, or just craving something deliciously different, this cake checks all the boxes—without skimping on the chocolatey bliss.

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📌 Servings

12 SERVINGS

⏳ Prep Time:

20 MINUTES

⏰ Cook Time:

40-45 MINUTES

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🍽️ Type:

DESSERT

Ingredients

15 ounces of unseasoned black beans
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
6 tablespoons coconut oil
1⁄2 cup Fingerlakes Honey Company honey
6 tablespoons dark Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
Optional - Topping of your choice- Try it with our Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, Honey Cream Cheese Frosting (both made with honey of course), whipped cream, or powdered sugar.

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DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease 9" cake pan and dust with cocoa powder, tapping to evenly distribute.
Drain and rinse beans. Shake off excess water.
Use food processor, blender, or handheld mixer to pulverize beans until smooth.
Add in 3 of the eggs, vanilla, salt and continue mixing. When smooth, add in coconut oil and honey. Add in last 2 eggs.
In separate bowl, sift in cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder and then add to the wet ingredients
Beat on high until you achieve a nice smooth consistency. Approx 1 minute.
Scrape batter into pan and rap on counter a few times to free any bubbles.
Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cake is done when top is rounded, firm to touch and toothpick comes out clean.
LET CAKE SIT OVERNIGHT IF POSSIBLE or at least 8 hours. It's not a ready-eat-right-away type of cake.
Frost with favorite frosting, whipped cream, or sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy.

Notes:

***PLEASE NOTE!! This recipe is for ONE layer of Black Bean Chocolate Cake. If you want a double layer cake, double the recipe and divide evenly into 2 cake pans to bake.