Black Bean Cake with Strawberry Compote
Black beans are a great source of protein and fiber, making this cake a healthier alternative to traditional desserts.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Black beans
- 1 cup Flour
- 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil
- 0.75 cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cup Strawberries
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Rinse and drain the black beans. In a food processor, blend the black beans until smooth. In a mixing bowl, combine the black bean puree, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. While the cake is baking, prepare the strawberry compote by combining strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Serve the black bean cake with the strawberry compote on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.