Gluten Free Cake Recipe Of Cocoa & Chickpea

Gluten Free Cake Recipe Of Cocoa & Chickpea

This gluten free cake recipe of cocoa and chickpea is the first of our ‘gluten free’ series. The creaminess of chickpeas when blended with whole dark cocoa creates a flavor that dark chocolate enthusiasts would appreciate.

Besides being a dessert, this gluten free cake recipe of cocoa and chickpea is a wholesome meal that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Our recipe is quite simple to follow and will yield 8 slices. Each slice of this gluten free cake recipe has 94 kilocalories. You will need the following ingredients to make this cocoa chickpea cake.

Ingredients, Measurements, Nutritional Values

To Pressure Cook
Chickpea ( Chana )	100 grams
Water	As required
For Cake Batter
100% cocoa-unsweetened	1 tablespoon
Egg	1
Honey	3 tablespoon
Cardamom powder	1/2 teaspoon
Natural vanilla extract	1 teaspoon
Butter	10 grams
Milk	1/4 cup
Baking powder	1/4 teaspoon
Baking soda	1/4 teaspoon

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Facts

• Chickepeas are rich in protein and fiber and they have a low glycemic index.
• Chickpeas lower the level of  bad cholesterol also known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood.
• Polyphenols in cocoa reduce oxidation of bad cholesterol and prevents heart attack and stroke.

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Instructions – Gluten Free Cake Recipe Of Cocoa & Chickpea

Prep Chickpeas

1. Soak chickpeas in water for 24 hours.
2. After 24 hours, discard the water and wash the chickpeas thoroughly.
3. Transfer the chickpeas to a pressure cooker.
4. Cover chickpeas with water and pressure cook the chickpeas for 30 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
5. Drain the solids through a colander and allow them to cool down.

Make Chickpea Paste

1. Transfer pressure cooked chickpeas into
2. Add very little milk and blitz into a smooth paste.

Make Cake Batter

1. Transfer the chickpea paste to a mixing bowl.
2. Add unsweetened cocoa, egg, melted butter, honey, milk, cardamom powder and natural vanilla extract. Mix everything together.
3. Add baking powder and baking soda. Mix quickly for 10 seconds.
4. Grease a cake tin. Pour the mixture in and spread it evenly.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 225ºC or 437ºF for  25 minutes.
6. After 25 minutes run a toothpick or knife through the body of the cake. If it comes out clean, it is done.
7. Rest the cake on a cooling rack for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Serve the cocoa chickpea cake with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.

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