Black Bean Chocolate Cake

Rich, moist, and decadent Black Bean Chocolate Cake with creamy sweet potato chocolate frosting is here for those of us who love baking with whole foods!

You’d never guess the secret ingredients!

"It is fabulous! My batter was a little thick so I added a few tablespoons of coconut milk. The texture and flavor is just great. And yes, the sweet potato chocolate frosting is a must!"

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– black beans – eggs – avocado oil – vanilla extract – coconut sugar – cocoa powder – all-purpose flour – baking powder – instant coffee granules – sea salt – chocolate chips – potato chocolate frosting

ingredients

01.

Bake the Cake:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.

Drain the can of beans into a colander and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Give the colander several shakes to allow the excess water to drip off.

02.

Transfer the black beans to a high speed blender (or food processor). Add all of the remaining ingredients except for the chocolate chips to the blender.

03.

04.

Blend until a smooth batter forms. Stir in the chocolate chips.

05.

Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it into an even layer using a rubber spatula.

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