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 mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time57 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 200kcal
- 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
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.
- 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.
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