This article is about a unique dessert recipe – chocolate and chickpea cake. Despite it being uncommon to use legumes in desserts, this recipe proves that it is not only possible but also recommended. The cake is incredibly soft and will melt in your mouth, leaving you craving for more. In this article, we will explore the ingredients and procedure to make this delicious cake.
Ingredients
– 150g precooked chickpeas
– 2 eggs
– Salt
– 60g sugar (also brown sugar)
– 40g vegetable oil
– 1 orange
– 60g dark chocolate
– 1 packet of vanilla sugar
– 10g unsweetened cocoa powder
Procedure
To begin, take the chickpeas and blend them in a blender until smooth. Transfer the blended chickpeas to a bowl and add the eggs and sugar. Include the packet of vanilla sugar as well. Wash the orange, grate the zest, and add it to the mixture. Gradually mix in the vegetable oil until the batter becomes smooth and compact. Finally, add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors. Your creamy mixture is now ready.
Now, let's proceed with making the Chocolate and Chickpea Cake. Start by finely chopping the dark chocolate and mixing it with cocoa powder. Add this mixture to the batter and stir well. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan, ensuring the surface is smooth. Bake the cake at 180°C for approximately half an hour, considering the oven's power. Once cooked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool. The result is a beautiful, fragrant cake with a soft and tender heart.
Serve the chocolate and chickpea cake as is for a delightful treat, or if desired, sprinkle it with powdered sugar. However, the author of this article chose not to add it, as the cake is already perfect without any additional decoration.
Indulge in this unique and delicious dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the unexpected twist of chickpeas. The combination may sound unconventional, but it will undoubtedly surprise and satisfy your taste buds. Don't let the fear of using legumes in desserts hold you back – try this chocolate and chickpea cake recipe and experience its authentic, light, and above all, delicious flavors.
I am Michael, a passionate food enthusiast and part of The Sydney News team. With a culinary background, I am dedicated to sharing simple and quick recipes for both beginners and advanced cooks. One time, while writing a mouthwatering recipe, I accidentally spilled flour all over my laptop, resulting in a comical situation that had us all laughing in the office.