Submitted by: Catherine C. from Miami, FLA

Comments: Chickpeas are a delicious, nutritious substitute for flour in this recipe. You don't even have to like chickpeas to LOVE this luscious treat. 

Cook Time: 40 to 50 mins

Servings: 8 or more

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked, drained chickpeas/garbanzo beans 
• 1/3 cup orange juice 
• 4 large eggs (room temperature) 
• 1 cup packed brown sugar 
• 1/4 cup cocoa 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 
• Cooking spray or oil

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F 
• Lightly spray or oil an 8" round cake pan and line bottom with a circle of waxed paper 
• In a food processor, process chickpeas and orange juice until very smooth 
• Add eggs, one at a time, pulsing after each addition 
• In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. 
• Add to processor and pulse until just blended 
• Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean 
• Remove cake from oven and let cool on a rack for 15 minutes before removing from pan.

Notes: Do not overcook. Check at 40 minutes. It's ready when center is bubbling.

Can be served with or without fruit. Lovely with a very light drizzle of chocolate/raspberries or even a raspberry glaze.