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Flourless (Chickpea) Chocolate Cake

This is another flourless chocolate cake recipe that uses chickpeas (oh yes!).   Don't worry, it's not like a baked chocolate hummus :).  You won't notice the chickpeas at all, I promise.

1 can chickpeas (19 oz), rinsed and drained
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
3/4 cup honey (or 1 cup brown sugar)
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp vanilla extract

In food processor or blender, blend chickpeas and oil until very, very smooth.  Add eggs, one at a time and blend well.  Add honey (or sugar) and vanilla extract and process for another minute or until well combined.  The mixture at this point should be absolutely smooth.

Into a separate bowl, sift cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda.  Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and blend until smooth.    

Bake in a 9" round cake pan in 350 degree oven about 35-45 minutes.  Check after 35 minutes, you don't want to overbake it.   Refrigerator overnight and then serve. 

Variations: 

Add 1 tablespoon of rum or add 1 tablespoon orange liqueur like Grand Marnier and the zest of one orange.