Garbanzo Cake (Torta De Garbanzos)

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 14

A delicious and healthy Garbanzo Cake recipe perfect for dessert or breakfast

by The Chefin Dessert/Breakfast

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas , unseasoned ( garbanzos )
	4 eggs
	1 1/4 cups unrefined sugar , divided
	3 teaspoons ground cinnamon , divided
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1 medium orange.zest and juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

220

Sugar

17g

Fat

Torta De Garbanzos, or Garbanzo Cake, is a traditional Spanish cake that is typically served for breakfast or as a dessert. This Garbanzo Cake recipe uses chickpeas as the main ingredient, which makes it a healthier option than traditional cake recipes. The use of orange zest and cinnamon gives the cake a unique flavor that is perfect for both sweet and savory palates.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2.	In a food processor, blend together the chickpeas, eggs, 1 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, baking powder, and orange zest until smooth.
3.	Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch cake pan.
4.	In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
5.	Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the cake batter.
6.	Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7.	Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan and slicing into pieces.

PROS

This Garbanzo Cake recipe is a healthy alternative to traditional cake recipes.

It is high in protein and fiber, and low in fat and sugar.

The orange zest in the recipe provides a subtle citrus flavor that complements the cinnamon well.

CONS

The texture of the cake may be denser than traditional cakes, due to the use of chickpeas as the main ingredient.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Garbanzo Cake recipe is an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and vitamins.
The chickpeas used in the recipe are loaded with magnesium, potassium, and iron, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and improve blood sugar control.
The use of unrefined sugar in the recipe reduces the amount of processed sugar, making it a healthier option than traditional cakes.