Can you taste the black beans?

When the beans are thoroughly blended with the cocoa, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, they aren't supposed to be noticeable in the finished cake.

Is black bean cake gluten-free?

This recipe contains no wheat flour, so it is naturally flourless. Always check the labels on packaged ingredients if you need to avoid gluten completely.

How should I store black bean cake?

Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator. Bring it to room temperature before serving if you prefer a softer texture.

(Viral Tiktok) Black Bean Chocolate Cake

Description

This viral black bean cake is a rich and fudgy chocolate dessert made with just six simple ingredients. Black beans blend seamlessly with cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla to create a moist, flourless cake that's surprisingly delicious. It's an easy, budget-friendly dessert that's perfect when you're craving something chocolatey!

Ingredients

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1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla to a blender or food processor.
Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

For the smoothest cake, blend the batter thoroughly until no pieces of black beans remain. Be careful not to overbake, as the cake is best when it stays moist and fudgy.