'Sneaky' Dark Chocolate Cake

I love this 'sneaky' little chocolate cake (which is more like a brownie).

Why is it so sneaky?

Beans!

Black beans! They replace the flour and even though Gui was a bit skeptical about beans in his cake...the picture is evidence of its deliciousness!

Not only delicious, it is also:

* high in fiber
* high in protein
* gluten free ( NO FLOUR is used)
* pretty low in sugar
* SUPER moist and chocolatey
* you would never know there were beans it it (great way to trick the kids into eating healthy)

Ingredients

500 ml black beans (or 1 can)
5 large eggs
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp butter or olive oil
3/4 cup brown sugar
6 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
* addition: dark chocolate chips


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 9″ cake pan and dust with cocoa.

3. Place the beans, 3 of the eggs, vanilla, sugar and salt into blender or food processor. Process or blend on high until beans are completely liquified.

4. In a small bowl, Mix together cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.

5. In a larger bowl, beat butter/coconut oil until light and fluffy. Add the remaining two eggs, beating well after each one. Pour bean batter into egg mixture and mix. Finally, stir in cocoa powder mixture and water and beat the batter on high for one minute until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.

6. Bake for 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Cake is done when the top is rounded and firm to the touch.

Recipe take from 'A Hippie with a Minivan Blog"