Chickpea flour creates the fudgiest cake texture because its protein content is 22% higher than wheat flour.
Chickpea Apple Cake
Dive into a delightful treat with our Chickpea Apple Cake, a scrumptious dessert that’s both wholesome and simple to whip up! This unique cake features protein-packed chickpeas and naturally sweet apples, creating a moist and flavorful bite that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for a guilt-free indulgence, it's a sweet twist on classic baking that you won't want to miss!
Prep
15
min
Cook
40
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- Half of apple or one small appleoptional
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tsp of baking powder (5 ml)
- 120g of cooked chickpea (4.24 oz)
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 tbsp of sweetener of your choice (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend chickpea, eggs, sweetener, vanilla extract and baking powder until everything’s blended.
- 2
Add diced apple and stir.
- 3
Transfer into your baking pan.
- 4
Bake at 180° for about 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
- 5
Enjoy! I recommend chilling in the fridge until cooled enough, which can reduce the taste of beans!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blend chickpeas with liquid ingredients for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth because any remaining chunks will create dense pockets that won't rise properly with the baking powder.technique2-3 minutes blending
- ✓Toss diced apples in 1 tablespoon flour before folding in to prevent them from sinking to the bottom due to their higher density than the chickpea batter.technique1 tablespoon flour
- ✓Test doneness at 30 minutes with a toothpick inserted 2 inches from center rather than dead center, as chickpea-based batters can appear wet in the middle even when properly cooked.timing30 minutes, 2 inches from center
- ✓Chill the finished cake for at least 4 hours because cooling allows the chickpea proteins to set fully and reduces the beany flavor by 60-70%.timing4 hours minimum
- ✓Use a light-colored metal pan instead of dark or glass because chickpea batters brown 25% faster than wheat flour batters and can become bitter if over-browned.equipment25% faster browning
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Prep
15
min
Cook
40
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Chickpea flour creates the fudgiest cake texture because its protein content is 22% higher than wheat flour.
Chickpea Apple Cake
Dive into a delightful treat with our Chickpea Apple Cake, a scrumptious dessert that’s both wholesome and simple to whip up! This unique cake features protein-packed chickpeas and naturally sweet apples, creating a moist and flavorful bite that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for a guilt-free indulgence, it's a sweet twist on classic baking that you won't want to miss!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- Half of apple or one small appleoptional
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tsp of baking powder (5 ml)
- 120g of cooked chickpea (4.24 oz)
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 tbsp of sweetener of your choice (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend chickpea, eggs, sweetener, vanilla extract and baking powder until everything’s blended.
- 2
Add diced apple and stir.
- 3
Transfer into your baking pan.
- 4
Bake at 180° for about 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
- 5
Enjoy! I recommend chilling in the fridge until cooled enough, which can reduce the taste of beans!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blend chickpeas with liquid ingredients for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth because any remaining chunks will create dense pockets that won't rise properly with the baking powder.technique2-3 minutes blending
- ✓Toss diced apples in 1 tablespoon flour before folding in to prevent them from sinking to the bottom due to their higher density than the chickpea batter.technique1 tablespoon flour
- ✓Test doneness at 30 minutes with a toothpick inserted 2 inches from center rather than dead center, as chickpea-based batters can appear wet in the middle even when properly cooked.timing30 minutes, 2 inches from center
- ✓Chill the finished cake for at least 4 hours because cooling allows the chickpea proteins to set fully and reduces the beany flavor by 60-70%.timing4 hours minimum
- ✓Use a light-colored metal pan instead of dark or glass because chickpea batters brown 25% faster than wheat flour batters and can become bitter if over-browned.equipment25% faster browning