[one.juniper]

I have a super simple, super delicious chocolate cake recipe that is low in carbs and high in protein and good stuff for baby - including folate :O.

A little back story: So I have this recipe for a gluten free chocolate cake. I used it once for a friend's birthday, he has celiac disease. Anyways the cake went over very well and I filed it away for future reference but haven't made it again since, despite the fact that it was both the simplest cake recipe I've ever had the pleasure of making and the fact that it was PURE deliciousness.

Anywhooo... my SO's cousin is due 2 months after me and my MIL is throwing her a baby shower at the end of August. She also has celiacs and my MIL is already fretting about getting a cake for the shower. If you don't know gluten free cakes are typically fairly dry, and she was looking for a bakery that could make a good one. Low and behold I remember my recipe! So I made it last night for her to try and to test if it would stand up to freezing because she likes to make things in advance.

Then I was reading a pregnancy book over breakfast this morning that chick peas have folic acid in them.

Sorry this post was so long lol.

Guess what the secret ingredient in my gluten free cake is? Chick peas!!!!!!!!! That's why its high in protein. There's no flours of any type and it is a very moist rich and dense chocolate cake. You need a food processor to make it.

Anyways: Garbanzo Bean Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free!) Recipe - Allrecipes.com

I made it exactly as written. Some people suggest adding vanilla but I forgot.

[Mrs. Mustin]

Sounds interesting. I'd like to try it. Maybe I'll pick up the beans at the grocery store next week! Thanks for sharing!

[junie22]

I've tried this cake before! It is pretty darn good. Thanks for sharing.

[TuckrLeesMommy]

Hmmm this is interesting...
I'm not sure if I would like it per se, I'm kind of a picky eater :/
But I give you props! That is a really creative!

[Sherry777]

Thanks!
Now I just need my husband to bake it for me. He does a wonderful job baking.

[mama4life]

I just might do this! I need low carb things and funny enough I was just on pinterest the other day searching for low carb desserts....my sweet tooth is achin'! TFS!

[one.juniper]

Just to let everyone know - you can't taste the chickpeas all you can taste is the chocolate. I should have mentioned that maybe?

[gumonyershoe]

I wish I liked chocolate cake, 'cause if I did, I'd suggest this to my friend who keeps asking me what kind of cake I want for my baby shower.