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Title: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: zebraa on July 10, 2012, 02:54:39 pm
Has anyone been making this? It is absolutely and utterly fabulous. Can't recommend it highly enough. Does need to be cooked for longer then 30 mins though I find.

http://clevercook.net.au/2012/01/28/thermomix-recipe-of-the-year/

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420 g kidney beans  canned drained
 
1 tablespoon water or coffee
 
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
 
70 g unsweetened cocoa powder
 
1 teaspoon GF baking powder
 
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
 
1/4 teaspoon salt
 
125 g Butter OR oil
 
5  eggs
 
180 g sugar
 

Kidney beans in my cake
 
In your TM puree the beans, water/coffee, I egg and vanilla until smooth. SP 7. Set aside.
 
Beat the butter and sugar SP 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.
 
Enjoy!

Members' comments

Nikkit - Oh yes this one is awesome!
I made it for the kids on a Scout camp and it was the first cake to go. Also made it for Miss 10's group of Cubs for after their 10km hike and there was none left either. They all came back for seconds (and that was after they had all had 2 sausage in buns!) All the Mum's wanted the recipe as they loved it too - even one said "I hate kidney beans, but this is fantastic".
I tend to blend the kidney beans a bit then chuck everything else in and blend and scrape it down a couple of times. Is even quicker.

zebraa - it is easy to double too to make two cakes. You can do it with other beans - and one person I know has removed cocoa and done lemon and coconut instead with borlotti beans - that worked out well too apparently. I seriously love this no fail cake!
re: vanilla - sometimes I put it all in, sometimes 1/2, sometimes none. All good.
I make this all the time now (well in cooler months). I use olive oil and I blitz up the beans with the sugar at the start then just whizz everything together till smooth. I often do a double batch (it just fits) as in winter I find the cake keeps for 3 days.
For my husbands 40th I made 3 of these - halved them and put jam and cream in them, piled them on top of each other and covered with ganache. It was rather over the top!

Merlin - This cake is always in my repertoire of GF cakes- I have made it lots of times now and it always comes out amazingly well- so moist. In fact I'll often take it to parties and it gets gobbled up very quickly.

CC - Made this today. It's a very moist cake, DH didn't even realize what the "secret" ingredient was and said it was very nice.

Uni - I didn't have unsweetened cocoa powder so used drinking hot chocolate powder, added 1 tspn coffee, used 4 bean mix.
I beat the butter and sugar first then the beans. Frank said, this is nice love, I think so too  ;D  When you eat this cake it doesn't feel like youre eating a cake, it's hard to explain but it doesn't make you feel fat  :-)) I've had 3  pieces.
I made this again using lima beans and my DD said it was the best chocolate ever, she doesn't like it when I make it with chick peas or kidney beans.

GF - Also used 1/2 and 1/2 drinking choc and dark cocoa - used instant coffee in water . . . Had 1 tin of kidney beans in the cupboard . . how lucky was that!  Used a friand pan and will have them for dessert . . Must admit I wasn't interested in trying this until all the rave reviews came in . . . it is an awesome recipe and one that will be repeated in this house!! Many thanks for this one!!
It made 9 friands - they seem to rise quite a bit and I thought I'd just trim them to give them an even base to sit on . .  but when I took them out of the oven and they cooled a little (in the pan) they sank and levelled out on their own . . It was interesting though that just one didn't seem to cook right through and had a really gooey (lovely though!) centre. . . but the others were fine.

GF - This really is an amazing recipe.  Took mini cupcakes to a meeting tonight and all gone and people asking for the recipe!!

Cuilidh - very easy.  I used 3/4 tbs of vanilla and that was fine, I was a bit wary of using the full tbs.  Unfortunately I didn't have coffee so used water - I think coffee would have given it a bit more depth of taste, but it tasted good just with the water.

Deniser - Awesome!  Told my DH and visiting male friend afterwards that they had just eaten cake made with kidney beans and they said they would never have believed it.  My (pregnant)  DIL is gluten free and I wanted to try it out before taking one to her on the next visit.  Found a little dish that just fitted in the hole in the middle - filled it with berries (thawed) and dusted with icing sugar.  

Emme - Made this cake yesterday and my visitors would not believe it had beans in it.  Will be certainly making this again.  Thanks for the recipe.  I used coffee essence in it because I wanted to empty the bottle. A great cake.

cooking-good-looking - Would this work in a springform tin?

Uni -  have made it in a springform tin, just a tiny bit of leaking , place it on a biscuits tray and in a well heated oven.

Kimmyh - cant believe how moist, easy and yummy this is. I too was put off by the beans but thanks to all your great reviews I am glad I gave it a try. Definitely a keeper thanks.

KarenH - Friends (and fellow TMX owners) came over today and brought this cake with them.  It was absolutely delicious!  Although I have not cooked it myself yet, I can vouch for the delicious taste and velvety-smooth texture.  Will definitely be trying this one myself!

matmob - I love making this then telling people afterwards what was in it. Got rave comments from my Coeliac friend.

Amy - I made the mixture for this today and cooked it as cupcakes. Unfortunately they sunk in the middle, but mum and SD really liked them because they were fudgy and moist (probably because they were undercooked) I'll definitely be making these again.

KerrynN - made this recipe as cupcakes. Cooked for 25 mins, used water, cacao instead of cocoa and only half tbsp of vanilla. Made 12 cupcakes and a small star cake. Very moist. Family loves them but I found them a tiny bit too rich, which could be the cacao and reduced vanilla. Will definitely make again though and tweak those two things. Thanks for the recipe.

Aussie Brenda - made using three bean mix.  It is fantastic, we couldn't believe the flavour and texture.  Thanks.   After doing step one I just put all the ingredients in the bowl and processed for 30 sec up to speed 7. Turned out great. One ring tin and a very small loaf tin.

faffa 70 - I have made this twice this week. Once as is in the recipe and the second time I made it with white beans, macadamia oil and replaced the cocoa with coconut - divine. The cake came out quite brown still as I used rapadura sugar. Also cooked it in a loaf tin took 55 mins in my oven. This will be a regular in my house I think. I think you would be able to use grape seed oil (or other mild oils) if you didn't have macadamia oil.

ahoney - I make this cake all the time but use coconut oil so it's dairy free and rapadura (a bit less than the recipes asks for in sugar), sometimes I add frozen berries too and make an icing out dates cocoa and coconut cream with a little rice malt syrup. It's always a hit!  Only wind repercussions I've noticed or heard of were from a friend who was breast feeding and her baby got very windy.

Prinny - I made this with quite a few changes as I was baking for someone that has many food intolerances.
I substituted the cocoa for coconut, the butter for nutlex and the sugar for a sweetener.
It turned out light and fluffy and I am very happy with the result. I am making another one now as I taste tested the original cake to many times........oops  

chrissa - OMG.  I've just made this for the first time.  Why did I wait so long. It's so light and so much like a naughty chocolate cake.
It made a small ring tin and three large rectangle friands.

medusa - I made this on weekend and didn't have enough cocoa powder so I added Nutella and made the into brownies. Very delish.

JuliaC83 - I make this cake once a week and it's always gone before I have a chance to ice it. House of boys = entire cake gone in 10 minutes whilst still warm.

Bedlam - This cake is amazing. I have bought the ebook because of it. My 3 year old FC is so fussy but loves his sweets. Comforting to know he is getting protein and fibre with every mouthful. Will definitely make again. Thanks to everyone one for reviewing because I wouldn't have tried it without them.
Update - My family won't eat this. Makes me annoyed because you really wouldn't know. They are suspicious anytime I make a choc cake now. My 4 yr old loves it though.

Denzelmum - made this for the crowd with many positive reactions. I didn't grease very well so some part stuck on the tin. Apart from that everyone enjoyed it.

GF - I've made this cake quite often and it's always extremely popular!  Denzelmum, the last one I made I had the same problem but just cut up the cake into single serve portions and put them on a plate - no-one was any the wiser!

Thermesa - Made this today with Borlotti beans, all the vanilla, lemon juice and Memoc seeds (instead of coconut/cocoa). Yummmm.
Had to freeze it so I didn't eat it all today. DS5 loved it too. Don't want to ice it because its too yum on its own.

zebra - Freezes beautifully - I make cupcakes and keep them in the freezer for school lunchboxes. Lasts for 5 days in the fridge too. A good icing for it DF I got from 'wholefood Simply' is 2 TB Coconut oil, 2 TB Tahini, 2 Tb honey and whizz up. Delish. DF, Nut F, GF

Katiej - I've made this cake twice now and it's really delicious. It makes a nice moist cake, which is not overly rich. It's been enjoyed by people who eat gluten free and those who don't. Will definitely make again.

Jamberie - I love this one too. I regularly make it as cupcakes to rave reviews.

arcadia - I made this as cupcakes with choc icing and it is the first gone in my bake up.  I made everyone try and guess the secret ingredient, no one did and where totally shocked when I told them, but all will happily have it again even the fussy choc loving 5 yr old.

MJ - I make this regularly. I don't use macadamia oil, is that in the recipe? I use butter. I reduced the sugar, too.
I've made a caramel one with butter beans, rapadura and coconut flour which is also divine. It's an amazing cake.
MJ's caramel magic bean cake recipe http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=14494.0

kmw - The cake was a success with no one picking it had beans in it ... Definitely will make it again & good to have a GF option









  




 


 
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 10, 2012, 03:01:31 pm
Thanks for your recommendation Zebra.I saw this on the RC recently and thought it worth a try  :)
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Cuilidh on July 10, 2012, 09:42:05 pm
Is it really 1 tbs of vanilla extract?
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Nikkit on July 11, 2012, 12:30:16 am
Oh yes this one is awesome!
I made it for the kids on a Scout camp and it was the first cake to go. (and the best one they reckon! ... but it would be when everything else came in a packet wouldn't it!) And also made it for Miss 10's group of Cubs for after their 10km hike and there was none left either. They all came back for seconds (and that was after they had all had 2 sausage in buns!) All the Mum's wanted the recipe as they loved it too - even one said "I hate kidney beans, but this is fantastic".
I tend to blend the kidney beans a bit then chuck everything else in and blend and scrape it down a couple of times. Is even quicker.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: zebraa on July 11, 2012, 12:34:14 am
It is easy to double too to make two cakes. You can do it with other beans - and one person I know has removed cocoa and done lemon and coconut instead with bortelli (?) beans - that worked out well too apparantly.

I seriously love this no fail cake!

re: vanilla - sometimes I put it all in, sometimes 1/2, sometimes none. All good.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Merlin on July 11, 2012, 01:33:59 am
This cake is always in my repertoire of GF cakes- I have made it lots of times now and it always comes out amazingly well- so moist. In fact I'll often take it to parties and it gets gobbled up very quickly.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Cuilidh on July 12, 2012, 09:59:26 pm
How long will this cake keep?  I've got a couple of birthdays coming up a week on Thursday, but can only bake the cake on the previous Sunday - will it keep in the fridge or cake tin till then (that is assuming, of course, that I can stop myself from tasting it on a daily basis to make sure it is still OK).

I am also assuming that you use the red kidney beans, none of the other "kidney" beans?
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Wonder on July 12, 2012, 10:37:25 pm
I'm thinking of making this for a work morning tea but would like to check the baking powder that you use, is all baking powder gluten free or do I need to buy a special one?
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Merlin on July 12, 2012, 10:40:24 pm
Yes, red kidney beans . I don't know how many days it will last as it always goes within a dayor two in our house. I think it would keep well for at least 3 days in an airtight cake container. Also, you definitely need to check on the tin of baking powder if it's gluten free as not all of them are. The Wards brand (the blue tin) definitely is OK.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Cuilidh on July 13, 2012, 12:14:19 am
Re. the baking powder.  Does it NEED to be GF, or is this the option to make the cake GF, i.e. does it make any difference to the finished cake whether your baking powder is GF or not?
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: zebraa on July 13, 2012, 01:46:09 pm
Makes no difference to the cake
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 27, 2012, 08:35:00 pm
Made this today.It's a very moist cake,DH didn't even realize what the "secret" ingredient was and said it was very nice. ;)
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: goldfish on July 27, 2012, 09:24:04 pm
Given all the rave reviews this is now printed out and on the to do list - probably this weekend!  thanks for the recipe!!
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Merlin on July 28, 2012, 02:16:55 am
The baking powder definitely needs to be GF if you are a Coeliac like me or if you are cooking for someone gluten intolerant. As this is a gluten free cake , the baking powder has been specified as GF. Obviously it doesn't make any difference to the final result of the cake if you use gluten containing or gluten free baking powder if you don't have anyone with a gluten intolerance to cater for.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: EmeraldSue on July 28, 2012, 02:29:23 am
I will have to give this a go. I have posted a recioe for gluten free Fudgy Chocolate cake and Chocolate Raspberry brownies that use chickpeas, so must give kidney beans a try. These types of cakes are easy, moist and delicious - no one can pick the taste of the beans in the final cake, and it's fun getting people to try and guess the "secret" ingredient.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: fundj&e on July 28, 2012, 08:25:00 am
made this today
i didnt have unsweetened cocoa powder i used drinking hot chocolate powder
i added 1 teaspoon of coffee
i use 4 bean mix
i beated the butter and sugar 1st then beans

frank said, this is nice love, i think so 2   ;D



Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: goldfish on July 28, 2012, 08:58:39 am
Made this today, too! Also used 1/2 and 1/2 drinking choc and dark cocoa - used instant coffee in water . . . Had 1 tin of kidney beans in the cupboard . . how lucky was that!  Used a friand pan and will have them for dessert . . Must admit I wasn't interested in trying this until all the rave reviews came in . . . it is an awesome recipe and one that will be repeated in this house!!

Many thanks for this one!! :D
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Amy :-) on July 28, 2012, 12:11:19 pm
I must make this one day when mum is not home to see me put the beans in ;)
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: fundj&e on July 28, 2012, 12:18:42 pm
when u eat this cake it does not feel like you are eating a cake, its hard to explain but it does not make u feel fat  :-))

i have had 3  pieces
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Amy :-) on July 28, 2012, 12:19:27 pm
Lol Uni, my mum will appreciate that ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: LucyH on July 28, 2012, 12:52:53 pm
Oh I've got to try this one
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: goldfish on July 28, 2012, 08:45:11 pm
This was amazing . . used friand pan to bake them and had them for dessert - into the family vault with this one!  Initially, looking at the ingredients I wouldn't have even given it a thought - just goes to show - you can't judge a cake by its ingredients  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: fundj&e on July 28, 2012, 09:08:04 pm
GF how many  friand did u get and how high were they
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: goldfish on July 28, 2012, 10:32:40 pm
Uni - it made 9 friands - they seem to rise quite a bit and I thought I'd just trim them to give them an even base to sit on . .  but when I took them out of the oven and they cooled a little (in the pan) they sank and levelled out on their own . .  :D  It was interesting though that just one didn't seem to cook right through and had a really gooey (lovely though!) centre. . . but the others were fine . . :-))
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Cuilidh on July 28, 2012, 10:38:03 pm
This is on my list for today as well if I have time. 
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Cuilidh on July 29, 2012, 09:27:45 pm
Made this yesterday - very easy.  I used c. 3/4 tbs of vanilla and that was fine, I was a bit wary of using the full tbs.  Unfortunately I didn't have coffee so used water - I think coffee would have given it a bit more depth of taste, but it tasted good just with the water.

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How long will this cake keep?  I've got a couple of birthdays coming up a week on Thursday, but can only bake the cake on the previous Sunday

I can answer this question now as well - it will last approx. 2 hours.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Deniser on July 30, 2012, 12:57:13 am
I made this yesterday. Awesome!  Told my DH and visiting male friend afterwards that they had just eaten cake made with kidney beans and they said they would never have believed it.  My (pregnant)  DIL is gluten free and I wanted to try it out before taking one to her on the next visit.  Found a little dish that just fitted in the hole in the middle - filled it with berries (thawed) and dusted with icing sugar.  (sorry no photo as it just will not accept here - not too large so don't know what the problem is).
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: fundj&e on July 30, 2012, 01:37:44 am
have u tried and changing  the size setting on your camera Deniser
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Deniser on July 30, 2012, 01:37:31 pm
Thanks fund I will have another try. Did manage to post a pic on the collection thread so not sure what I did wrong with this one.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Emme on July 30, 2012, 10:44:36 pm
Made this cake yesterday and my visitors would not believe it had beans in it.  Will be certainly making this again.  Thanks for the recipe.  I used coffee essence in it, because I wanted to empty the bottle. A great cake. 

Marie
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: cooking-good-looking on August 23, 2012, 04:46:41 am
Would this work in a springform tin?
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: fundj&e on August 23, 2012, 05:00:41 am
i have made it in a springform tin, just a tiny bit of leaking , place it on a biscuts tray and in a well heated oven

 
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Kimmyh on August 23, 2012, 12:41:13 pm
Whipped this up late today and cant believe how moist, easy and yummy this is. I too was put off by the beans but thanks to all your great reviews I am glad I gave it a try. Definitely a keeper thanks.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: KarenH on September 01, 2012, 08:13:26 am
Friends (and fellow TMX owners) came over today and brought this cake with them.  It was absolutely delicious!  Although I have not cooked it myself yet, I can vouch for the delicious taste and velvety-smooth texture.  Will definitely be trying this one myself!
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: matmob on September 13, 2012, 09:21:23 am
I love making this then telling people afterwards what was in it  ;D  Got rave comments from my Coeliac friend.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Cuilidh on September 13, 2012, 09:26:03 am
Isn't it great the unusual things we can make in our TMX - the most unexpected ingredients make some wonderful cakes and dishes.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Amy :-) on September 15, 2012, 06:12:58 am
I made the mixture for this today and cooked it as cupcakes. Unfortunately they sunk in the middle, but mum and SD really liked them because they were fudgy and moist (probably because they were undercooked :-)))

I'll definitely be making these again :D
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: KerrynN on September 16, 2012, 06:12:00 am
Just made this recipe as cupcakes. Cooked for 25 mins, used water, cacao instead of cocoa and only half tbsp of vanilla. Made 12 cupcakes and a small star cake.

Very moist. Family loves them but I found them a tiny bit too rich, which could be the cacao and reduced vanilla. Will definitely make again though and tweak those two things.

Thanks for the recipe.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 16, 2012, 06:53:25 am
I also made this this morning, using three bean mix.  It is fantastic we couldn't believe the flavour and texture.  Thanks.   After doing step one I just put all the ingredients in the bowl and processed for 30 sec up to speed 7, Turned out great.   One ring tin and a very small loaf tin.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: faffa_70 on October 05, 2012, 03:53:32 am
I have made this twice this week  :o :o Once as is in the recipe and the second time I made it with white beans, macadamia oil and replaced the cocoa with coconut - devine. The cake came out quite brown still as I used rapadura sugar.

Also cooked it in a loaf tin took 55 mins in my oven.

This will be a regular in my house I think.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Amy :-) on October 05, 2012, 04:27:07 am
That sounds really good Kathryn... I might have to try it ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 05, 2012, 04:51:48 am
Kathryn, I gave this recipe to my DD just this morning she was going home to make it to surprise some friends, I have just sent her a text with your recommendations for the alternative flavours, I'm going to give it a try too.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: faffa_70 on October 05, 2012, 06:44:32 am
I think you would be able to use grape seed oil (or other mild oils) if you didn't have macadamia oil
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: zebraa on December 14, 2012, 03:10:01 am
I make this all the time now (well in cooler months)

I use olive oil and I blitz up the beans with the sugar at the start then just whizz everythign toghether till smooth. I often do a double batch (it just fits) as in winter I find the cake keeps for 3 days.

For my husbands 40th I made 3 of these - halved them and put jam and cram in them, piled them on top of each other and covered with ganache. It was rather over the top!
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2012, 05:00:30 am
Sounds nice though .
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Amy :-) on December 14, 2012, 05:07:04 am
And very impressive too zebraa! ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: teagg on December 14, 2012, 05:24:47 am
Can I ask a somewhat less than delicate question...
With so many beans, are there any, um, repercussions? Does one need to remain upwind of people eating this cake?
I'd like to make it but am wary of the potential consequences!
Thx
Gillian
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: goldfish on December 14, 2012, 05:31:28 am
None whatsoever .... Certainly not on our experience ... Its a lovely cake!!!
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Nikkit on December 14, 2012, 06:02:23 am
No orchestras in this house from this cake!
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 14, 2012, 10:08:45 am
All clear here  :D
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: fundj&e on December 14, 2012, 03:25:00 pm
 ;D All clear here 2
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Cuilidh on December 14, 2012, 07:14:44 pm
If you are worried teagg, just give the beans a thorough rinsing before adding them.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: ahoney on December 15, 2012, 05:56:17 am
I make this cake all the time but use coconut oil so it's dairy free and rapadura (a bit less than the recipes asks for in sugar), sometimes I add frozen berries too and make an icing out dates cocoa and coconut cream with a little rice malt syrup. It's always a hit! only wind repercussions i've noticed or heard of were from a friend who was breast feeding and her baby got very windy. 
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Persistenttiger on December 21, 2012, 02:10:42 am
This is in the oven now. Used butter beans instead of kidney beans. The girls licked the bowl and spatulas clean!
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: goldfish on February 17, 2013, 06:45:38 am
*Bumping*  Love this cake.  Haven't made it for a while though and a friend just popped in with some for me!  Just in time for a much needed afternoon cup of tea (while cleaning out the fridge . . . . ;D )
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 17, 2013, 06:52:52 am
Oh imlovemthismcalemtoomimhaven'tmmade itmformages I like it made with beans other than the kidney beans, three bean mix usually.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Amy :-) on February 17, 2013, 06:58:40 am
Brenda..... ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: goldfish on February 17, 2013, 07:03:10 am
 ;D ;D  space bar competing with m . . . .  ;D ;D  Like the idea of using different beans though - will try that, too!  Thanks, AB :D
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Amy :-) on February 17, 2013, 07:07:11 am
Aha, thanks for deciphering the code for me GF ;D

I must make this again soon, we like it as cupcakes :) Will try with different beans or maybe chickpeas ;)

Good bump GF :-*
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: goldfish on February 17, 2013, 07:09:23 am
Cupcakes! of course!  might make them tonight for work tomorrow.  Thanks Amy!
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Amy :-) on February 17, 2013, 07:14:55 am
 :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 17, 2013, 08:09:33 am
  :o :-)) :(  LOL I'm always in a hurry and forget to check,  I hate typing on this iPad my fingers are to big, well that's my excuse.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2013, 09:00:03 am
I have problems with the spell check changing my words into something totally irrelevant.
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Prinny on March 09, 2013, 12:42:51 am
I made this today with quite a few changes as I was baking for someone that has many food intolerances.
I substituted the cocoa for coconut, the butter for nutlex and the sugar for a sweetener
It turned out light and fluffy and I am very happy with the result. I am making another one now as I taste tested the original cake to many times........oops  ;)
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: judydawn on March 09, 2013, 03:45:09 am
  :o :-)) :(  LOL I'm always in a hurry and forget to check,  I hate typing on this iPad my fingers are to big, well that's my excuse.

AB, my son-in-law gave me a gecko stylus + pen for Christmas and it's great for using on the iPad - one end is soft and rubbery like a finger and this is the end you use.  Not sure what to do with the other end  :-)) ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: Frozzie on March 09, 2013, 05:10:56 am
😊
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: chrissa on April 27, 2013, 02:44:52 am
OMG.  I've just made this for the first time.  Why did I wait so long.

It's so light and so much like a naughty chocolate cake.

it made a small ring tin and three large rectangle friands (well there were three - now two and a bit)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/27/uta7atut.jpg).
Title: Re: Magic Bean Cake
Post by: jo_nz on April 27, 2013, 03:37:57 am
YUM!  That looks scrummy.  Really excited to find this recipe (hadn't noticed before) - one of DD's best friends is gluten free, and I hadn't found many cake recipes I liked the sound of (that didn't have lots of ingredients I dont have).  Going to test this one out very soon.   ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on April 27, 2013, 09:15:06 am
That looks wonderful Chrissa! :D
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Post by: zebraa on May 01, 2013, 02:32:43 pm
I have a bundt pan I haven't christened! I think I will copy you!
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Post by: goldfish on May 23, 2013, 01:59:11 pm
This really is an amazing recipe.  Took mini cupcakes to a meeting tonight and all gone and people asking for the recipe!! ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 23, 2013, 11:19:11 pm
Nice one GF! ;D Sometimes I almost feel bad when I tell them it's a TMX recipe and they say "what's a thermomix?" :-))
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Post by: goldfish on May 23, 2013, 11:24:22 pm
I know what you mean, Amy.  :))
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Post by: medusa on May 24, 2013, 12:01:03 am
I made this on weekend anddidnthave enough cocoa powder so I added Nutella and made the into brownies. Very delish
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Post by: Halex on May 24, 2013, 12:03:43 am
I havent made this as I dont like kidney beans.

Can you taste them?

 :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 24, 2013, 12:19:23 am
No you can't taste them at all Hally :)

You could always use borlotti beans or lima beans instead. Maybe not baked beans though ;D
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Post by: goldfish on May 24, 2013, 12:33:53 am
I havent made this as I dont like kidney beans.

Can you taste them?

 :)

Just give it go, Hally . .  I think you'll be amazed . . the people I gave them to last night couldn't believe there were kidney beans in it.  Even if you decide you don't like the cake, give it to your boys (without telling them what's in it until they've given their verdict ;D)
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Post by: Jamberie on May 24, 2013, 07:22:14 am
Hally,  you'll love this cake! My chocolate-chips-takeaway- only-no-vegetable- eating coeliac brother enjoyed this one &  had no idea about the goodness inside :)
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Post by: fundj&e on May 24, 2013, 11:25:32 am
i made this today i used lima beans and my DD said it was the best chocolate ever , she doesnt like when i make it with chick peas or kidney beans 
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 24, 2013, 01:19:09 pm
Nice one Uni :D I might try it with the lima beans too ;)
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Post by: JuliaC83 on June 16, 2013, 11:36:26 pm
I make this cake once a week and it's always gone before I have a chance to ice it  :D
House of boys = entire cake gone in 10 minutes whilst still warm  :-))
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Post by: Bedlam on June 23, 2013, 08:20:09 am
This cake is amazing. I have bought the ebook because of it.
My 3 year old FC is so fussy but loves his sweets. Comforting to know he is getting protien and fibre with every mouthful.
Will definetly make again.
Thanks to everyone one for reviwing because i wouldn't have tried it without them.
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Post by: Denzelmum on July 01, 2013, 10:03:09 pm
made this for the crowd with many positive reaction. I didn't  grease  very well  so some part stick on the tin. Apart from that everyone  enjoyed it.
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Post by: goldfish on July 01, 2013, 10:06:35 pm
I've made this cake quite often and it's always extremely popular!  Denzelmum, the last one I made I had the same problem but just cut up the cake into single serve portions and put them on a plate - noone was any the wiser! ;)
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Post by: Denzelmum on July 02, 2013, 05:04:07 am
Grat tip GF, thank you  ;)
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Post by: Thermesa on July 27, 2013, 01:29:35 pm
Any experiences with freezing this cake? Hope to bake Tuesday and decorate on Saturday for Sunday's party.
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Post by: Thermesa on July 28, 2013, 11:00:03 am
Made this today with Berlotti beans, all the vanilla, lemon juice and Memoc seeds (instead of coconut/cocoa).

Yummmm.

Had to freeze it so I didn't eat it all today. DS5 loved it too. Don't want to ice it because its too yum on its own.
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Post by: zebraa on October 03, 2013, 01:28:06 am
Freezes beautifully - I make cupcakes and keep them in the freezer for school lunchboxes. Lasts for 5 days in the fridge too.

I good icing for it DF I got from 'wholefood Simply' is 2 TB Coconut oil, 2 TB Tahini, 2 Tb honey and whizz up. Delish. DF, Nut F, GF :)
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Post by: Katiej on October 13, 2013, 07:23:46 am
I've made this cake twice now and it's really delicious.
It makes a nice moist cake, which is not overly rich.

It's been enjoyed by people who eat gluten free and those who don't.
Will definitely make again.
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Post by: Jamberie on October 13, 2013, 10:34:16 am
I oove this one too. I regularly make it as cupcakes to rave reviews :)
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Post by: goldfish on November 21, 2013, 07:24:40 am
This is a super recipe! Made it for DD's birthday recently .... Didn't realise I only had 2 red candles.. ran with what we had :). Served with diced strawberries  and a coffee liqueur laced custard... (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/21/6aqetyba.jpg)
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Post by: goldfish on November 21, 2013, 07:29:17 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/21/yvava9av.jpg)
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 21, 2013, 07:33:37 am
that looks lovely gf :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2013, 07:46:25 am
That is a special cake GF.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 21, 2013, 07:50:39 am
Lovely GF
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 21, 2013, 08:46:06 am
A superb cake GF 8)
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Post by: arcadia on November 21, 2013, 09:16:45 am
Wow lovely GF. 

I made this as cupcakes with choc icing and it is the first gone in my bake up.  I made everyone try and guess the secret ingredient, no one did and where totally shocked when I told them, but all will happily have it again even the fussy choc loving 5 yr old.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 21, 2013, 12:59:59 pm
My family won't eat this. Makes me annoyed because you really wouldn't know. They are suspicious anytime I make a choc cake now. My 4 yr old loves it though.
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Post by: fundj&e on November 30, 2013, 08:10:14 am
i love this cake , i am making it 2morrow to take to my DSIS place for afternoon tea
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Post by: meganjane on December 08, 2013, 11:52:47 am
I make this regularly. I don't use macadamia oil, is that in the recipe? I use butter. I reduced the sugar, too.

I've made a caramel one with butter beans, rapadura and coconut flour which is also divine. It's an amazing cake.
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Post by: kmw on December 09, 2013, 02:03:40 am
I'm going to give this a go Saturday for my Dad's birthday cake I'm making.
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Post by: zebraa on December 10, 2013, 01:20:21 pm
yum megan jane - could you give us the recipe for the caramel one please? Sounds great.
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Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2013, 02:19:39 pm
MJ posted her caramel magic bean cake recipe here but I've given it a thread of it's own

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=14494.0
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Post by: kmw on December 17, 2013, 12:21:45 pm
The cake was a success with no one picking it had beans in it ... Definitely will make it again & good to have a GF option