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Chocolate Black Bean Cake Recipe (Gluten Free & Vegan)

This chocolate black bean cake is gluten free, vegan, refined sugar free, and grain free. It's sweet and chocolaty with a fudgy, brownie-like texture. This nutrient-dense yet decadent black bean chocolate cake is perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time57 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor or high powered blender.
  • 9 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained - or substitute cooked dried black beans)
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup smooth almond butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the black beans, applesauce, almond butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vinegar or lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor or high powered blender and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the food processor or blender as necessary to achieve a smooth batter.
  • Add the coconut flour and baking soda and blend once more to incorporate. The batter should be very thick at this point - similar to cookie dough.
  • Transfer the batter to a 9 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Use your hands to press the thick batter into an even layer.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
  • Allow the cake to cool to room temperature before removing from the pan and frosting, if desired.

Notes

  • Optional additions include 1/2 cup each of chopped nuts and/or vegan chocolate chips.
  • Store this chocolate black bean cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze it for up to six months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg