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Black Bean Cherry Chocolate Loaf
Description
The Black Bean Cherry Chocolate Loaf is a unique and delightful twist on traditional chocolate cake, blending the unexpected richness of black beans with the tart sweetness of cherries. This innovative recipe begins with a simple mix of rinsed black beans, eggs, caster sugar, a dash of espresso or strong coffee for depth, and cocoa powder for that essential chocolatey goodness. The addition of gluten-free baking powder ensures it's a treat everyone can enjoy. After blending these ingredients into a surprisingly smooth batter, pitted cherries are folded in, adding bursts of juicy flavor. Baked until just set with a fudgy center, this loaf emerges as a moist, dense cake that's a pleasure to slice into. Once cooled slightly and dusted with icing sugar, it can be served warm with extra cherries and a dollop of yogurt or crème fraîche on the side, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Starting the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4), creating the perfect environment for our loaf to bake.
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Creating the Batter:
Grab your stick blender, blender, or food processor, and blend together the black beans, eggs, caster sugar, espresso (or your coffee of choice), cocoa powder, and baking powder until you achieve a smooth consistency. Don't worry if the batter seems more liquid than expected; this is perfectly normal for this recipe. Next, pour this velvety mixture into your prepped loaf tin, softly spreading it out.
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Baking to Perfection:
Place your tin in the center of the preheated oven and let it bake for about 35 minutes. You're aiming for a baked loaf that's firm on the outside with a slightly fudgy middle—a skewer test should pull out with a few moist crumbs attached, signaling it's just right.
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Serving with Flair:
After baking, give your loaf a short rest in the tin to settle, about 5 minutes should do it. Then, carefully turn it out onto a serving dish. For a finishing touch, sift a light dusting of icing sugar over the top. Now you're ready to serve! This loaf shines when served warm, accompanied by extra cherries and perhaps a dollop of yoghurt or crème fraîche.
Equipment
Parchment Paper
Loaf Pan
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