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"Magic Bean" chocolate cake


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Ingredients

12 portion(s)

Cake

  • 420 g can kidney beans or butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon water or coffee
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or more to taste
  • 70 g raw cacao or cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon GF baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 125 g Butter
  • 5 eggs
  • 140 g rapadura or coconut sugar
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Recipe's preparation

  1. In your TM puree the beans, water/coffee, 1 egg and vanilla until smooth on speed 7. Set aside.

    Without washing the bowl, beat the butter and sugar Speed 5 30 seconds

    Add the remaining eggs & beat for 20 seconds SP 4.

    Add bean mixture SP 4 5 seconds.

    Add the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and blend SP 4 10 seconds.

    Pour batter into greased ring tin pan and bake MOD oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. 

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Tip

This GLUTEN FREE / NUT FREE /HIGH PROTEIN cake is wonderfully moist and works with most canned beans. Chickpeas work but they have a bit of a strong taste. If you use a round tin it will take a few minutes longer to bake.

You can also use oil instead of butter to make it dairy free - but butter is better!!

You can also make it in muffin tins which take about 20 mins to cook.


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  • Nadeane: my daughter has recently been diagnosed...

    Submitted by Litker on 23. September 2023 - 04:38.

    Nadeane: my daughter has recently been diagnosed with type 1 so I was wondering this too. The advice we received was that in baking, sugar is slightly buffered by other ingredients and this is packed with beans and eggs - high protein foods. The issue is carb load for type 1 diabetics. I usually reduce the amount of sugar in cakes anyway and I am going to try this with a sugar substitute and then watch my daughter's CGM closely...

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  • Love these. Usually turn them into muffins.

    Submitted by shelzc on 16. June 2023 - 15:14.

    Love these. Usually turn them into muffins.

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  • tessvp:thank you

    Submitted by Leesa_maree on 4. February 2023 - 09:44.

    tessvp:thank you

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  • Leesa_maree:...

    Submitted by tessvp on 4. February 2023 - 09:32.

    Leesa_maree:
    I think it was double from memory. They were small tins

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  • tessvp: is that 3 x the recipe?

    Submitted by Leesa_maree on 4. February 2023 - 08:44.

    tessvp: is that 3 x the recipe?

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  • Used 100grms fresh dates, 40grms raw sugar, needed...

    Submitted by Annette NZ on 24. October 2022 - 13:01.

    Used 100grms fresh dates, 40grms raw sugar, needed 20 grams more beans so used 20grms orange juice and zest of the orange. Super easy, moist and delicious

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  • Partner looked at me crazy and asked if I had...

    Submitted by Bambaloo19 on 16. April 2022 - 17:28.

    Partner looked at me crazy and asked if I had enough sleep when I said to put kidney beans on the shopping list for my chocolate cake!

    Apart from taking about an extra half an hour cooking, this was absolutely amazing! (The first gf recipe I have enjoyed!)




    Will definitely be making this again!

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  • Omg these are amazing!!

    Submitted by rah87 on 4. February 2022 - 14:57.

    Omg these are amazing!!

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  • Mogollen:Would make a beautiful birthday cake for...

    Submitted by tessvp on 5. November 2021 - 12:32.

    Mogollen:Would make a beautiful birthday cake for sure! I used three 15cm tins and a single batch of the cake mix. So it was around 6 generous serves.

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  • tessvp: Hey tessvp, can I ask what size cake tin...

    Submitted by Mogollen on 4. November 2021 - 11:29.

    tessvp: Hey tessvp, can I ask what size cake tin you use and do you double the batch or anything to make this size cake? Wanting to do something that looks about that size for my son's birthday. Thanks tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Magic bean cake...

    Submitted by tessvp on 27. October 2021 - 17:47.

    Magic bean cakeMagic bean cake

    Love this cake! Have made it so many times with chocolate fudge icing. My go to for birthday cakes. Moist and the bonus of being gluten free tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • ChantillyMix: How many dates do you use to replace...

    Submitted by Glynis66 on 3. September 2021 - 08:26.

    ChantillyMix: How many dates do you use to replace the sugar? Love them with sugar but very keen to try this.

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  • I have made this countless times!...

    Submitted by ChantillyMix on 6. June 2021 - 18:54.

    I have made this countless times!
    I replace the sugar with Medjool dates to make it sugar free, I just wizz it up more at the same stage as sugar is added.
    Always moist and amazing!

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  • Mal: banarie: Have just seen all these replies...

    Submitted by toni5623 on 27. May 2021 - 08:53.

    Mal: banarie: Have just seen all these replies from years ago. 🤦🏻‍♀️
    Thank you for your reply. Yes I do all of those things you suggested.
    I will definitely give it another go as there is a consultant I follow on FB who has made it into lamingtons with much success. 👌🏼

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  • Kendall74:yes I have and much betterin my...

    Submitted by Tesserella on 18. February 2021 - 10:10.

    Kendall74:yes I have Smile and much betterin my opinion?.between the black beans and coffee is a hit

    Cooking  1

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  • Kendall74:i used BBs. They were good!

    Submitted by Carolevs on 7. February 2021 - 20:43.

    Kendall74:i used BBs. They were good!

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  • Marvin wrote:...

    Submitted by Kendall74 on 7. February 2021 - 10:02.

    Marvin wrote:
    Has anyone tried using Black beans instead of kidney?

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  • This cake was moist and flavoursome. Can't believe...

    Submitted by superquilter55 on 2. November 2020 - 13:28.

    This cake was moist and flavoursome. Can't believe what you can achieve with a can of beans! Will definitely be making again.

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  • MonH: There are a few people in my family that...

    Submitted by aimeest on 20. October 2020 - 17:24.

    MonH: There are a few people in my family that hate kidney beans but love this chocolate cake. hehe.

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  • Amazing!! Made it for the kids today and they...

    Submitted by MonH on 20. October 2020 - 13:28.

    Amazing!! Made it for the kids today and they loved the "chocolate" cake!! all gone in one day. Thank you for this lovely recipe Smile

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  • Sensational. Light fluffy cake. Deeelicious. My...

    Submitted by Carolevs on 28. September 2020 - 04:28.

    Sensational. Light fluffy cake. Deeelicious. My husband couldn't believe there wasn't any flour in the recipe. I only added 75g coconut sugar as i prefer things less sweet and they were perfect for me. I added the coffee whcih i think really helps bring out the chocolate flavour. Cooked as muffins (12) in fan forced 160 for 20-25mins.

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  • With three coeliacs in this household this is an...

    Submitted by bindybob71 on 13. September 2020 - 21:18.

    With three coeliacs in this household this is an absolute winner.


    Better than expected! What an incredible recipe that turns out so moist. We made cupcakes - cooked exactly for 20 minutes. The males in the house , who both hate beans, gobbled these down! Thankyou.

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  • Great cake! Cooked in pie maker and yield was...

    Submitted by Deborah R on 26. July 2020 - 05:16.

    Great cake! Cooked in pie maker and yield was eight perfect cakes. Iced with Chocolate cream cheese frosting - absolutely delish.

    Will try cupcakes next time as the pie maker size was too big for just one person at a time!

    just made again, used red kidney beans I cooked in thermie and froze in 240g bags (amount you actually get from 400g tin). Cooked in mini muffin tins, yields 48, took 12 minutes at 180 degrees. Beautiful!

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  • sooooyumm!!! 100g coconut sugar, not too sweet at...

    Submitted by Maria B12 on 18. July 2020 - 19:06.

    sooooyumm!!! 100g coconut sugar, not too sweet at all, and so light.

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  • OMG...so good. Nice, and moist. Good protein hit,...

    Submitted by Gorgeouscyd on 19. June 2020 - 13:31.

    OMG...so good. Nice, and moist. Good protein hit, not upper sweet, and satisfying 👌🏼

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  • Amazing! Baked as cupcakes and the texture was...

    Submitted by AuntieD on 6. June 2020 - 14:13.

    Amazing! Baked as cupcakes and the texture was really amazing - slight crust on top and light and fluffy. No-one had any idea about the hidden ingredient. Will definitely make again.

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  • Can I use regular baking powder?

    Submitted by Aprilmae on 4. April 2020 - 22:34.

    Can I use regular baking powder?

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  • This cake is simply delicious - what a treat for...

    Submitted by Thelma Mix on 16. February 2020 - 20:21.

    This cake is simply delicious - what a treat for gluten free friends!

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  • Great way to hide veggies in food for the kids and...

    Submitted by Natp55 on 14. February 2020 - 13:35.

    Great way to hide veggies in food for the kids and a great protein hit for parents. Lovely moist muffins and perfect with icecream too.

    I actually prefer using chickpeas over kidney beans as you dont get the pieces of skin like the beans. I buy the organic chickpeas from Woolies and they dont taste strong at all.

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  • Finally got around to making this cake & it did...

    Submitted by green6 on 6. February 2020 - 10:43.

    Finally got around to making this cake & it did not disappoint. The whole family loved it and the kids were very surprised to find out after eating it that it had beans in it!
    Thank you for the recipe. Will definitely be making this again.

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  • My absolute go to chocolate cake...grand kids love...

    Submitted by 4422sharon on 10. November 2019 - 11:44.

    My absolute go to chocolate cake...grand kids love it...almost guilt free if you're being watchful with calories...the absolute best...thanks!!

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  • AngryAdamsid you use the same amount of coconut...

    Submitted by Makan on 27. October 2019 - 14:33.

    AngryAdamstmrc_emoticons.Did you use the same amount of coconut oil?

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  • Amazing! I added a packet of dark choc chips and...

    Submitted by MrsQ on 8. September 2019 - 20:30.

    Amazing! I added a packet of dark choc chips and mixed throughout the batter, baked in a small square pan. It took about 45 minutes, I did lower the temp once it was almost baked to avoid over cooking the edges while the inside still needed to bake. It turned out like a brownie. Moist inside with choc chips speckled throughout and on top. We got 16 square pieces. So dark and decadent my 7yo devoured it for dessert and my husband could not believe it’s mainly beans and eggs. You can’t even taste the kidney beans. Little missy has some in her lunchbox for tomorrow and thinks it’s awesome she has a brownie for recess! Winning! I am always on the hunt for high protein, nut free, healthier ‘treat’ snacks for school and this was a hit!

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  • Has anyone tried using Black beans instead of...

    Submitted by Marvin on 28. August 2019 - 11:58.

    Has anyone tried using Black beans instead of kidney?

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  • I made this for a friend's birthday cake at work...

    Submitted by jhjhall on 4. July 2019 - 21:11.

    I made this for a friend's birthday cake at work today. It was loved by everyone who ate it. I put cream cheese frosting on top and it was beautiful.

    Kathy

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  • SO delicious!! Was sceptical about making it but...

    Submitted by Tarina oates on 28. May 2019 - 15:48.

    SO delicious!! Was sceptical about making it but so glad i did. Cooked in a round tin so cooked for 15 mins more, turned out perfect!

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  • Sooo delicious 🤤 I added a few strawberry’s...

    Submitted by N.arelle on 17. February 2019 - 16:30.

    Sooo delicious 🤤 I added a few strawberry’s with the beans cause they needed to be used up added a nice little twist. I didn’t use the water or coffee.

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  • Any adjustments to make it into a TM5 recipe?

    Submitted by Juliap74 on 2. February 2019 - 19:12.

    Any adjustments to make it into a TM5 recipe?

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  • Had been meaning to make this recipe for over a...

    Submitted by RachelK on 14. January 2019 - 16:15.

    Had been meaning to make this recipe for over a year. Discovered a tin of kidney beans at the back of the pantry this afternoon so decided to give it a go. Decided on muffins. My very fussy miss 7 inhaled one & declared they were the best. Thanks 🙏

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  • Best 'flour free' cake ever!!

    Submitted by Jennifersite on 4. January 2019 - 19:39.

    Best 'flour free' cake ever!!

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  • Is this recipe suitable for a diabetic?

    Submitted by Nadeane on 10. October 2018 - 14:01.

    Is this recipe suitable for a diabetic?

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  • I was doubtful about this recipe - very pleasantly...

    Submitted by katevaughan on 3. October 2018 - 10:59.

    I was doubtful about this recipe - very pleasantly surprised. I'll definitely be making it again and again.

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  • I really liked these and added spinach to them...

    Submitted by Bronze Sunflower on 23. July 2018 - 19:31.

    I really liked these and added spinach to them too.

    My family weren’t overly happy with them finding them too bitter so I would have to either add more sugar or reduce the cocoa amount next time. I thought these tasted like a delicious piece of dark chocolate with a fudge moistness to them and was quite happy with the result.

    The kids eventually ate them with a dollop of cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.

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  • 20 out of 10. This cake is amazing. Thanks for...

    Submitted by aimeest on 30. June 2018 - 16:20.

    20 out of 10. This cake is amazing. Thanks for Sharing.

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  • Love this! Very moist although still somewhat...

    Submitted by Cathie81 on 3. June 2018 - 20:18.

    Love this! Very moist although still somewhat crumbly. Both the toddler and the man child both love it. I made them into 12 cupcakes rather than a large cake.

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  • You are a legend will 10

    Submitted by Anna Crompton on 8. May 2018 - 18:45.

    You are a legend Big Smile will 10

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  • maplegoh: thanks for the tip. Would this...

    Submitted by effiemakri on 26. April 2018 - 15:28.

    maplegoh: thanks for the tip. Would this temperature be for "fan" setting?

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  • I must confess, I had my doubts, but this cake is...

    Submitted by Bubblensqueak on 13. April 2018 - 10:09.

    I must confess, I had my doubts, but this cake is pure perfection! Well done. You have a new follower now 😁

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  • For anyone wondering about temperature, I do 180...

    Submitted by maplegoh on 8. March 2018 - 17:54.

    For anyone wondering about temperature, I do 180 degrees and it works out perfectly tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Made these today as muffins. AMAZING! Didn't have...

    Submitted by MStark92 on 6. March 2018 - 15:16.

    Made these today as muffins. AMAZING! Didn't have enough butter so used stewed apples. So moist & yummy. Would definitely reccommend 😊😊

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