Rich Dense Chocolate Cake (Gluten and Dairy Free)

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   Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).

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   Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan.

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   Melt chocolate in a microwave safe container in 30-second bursts at 50% power.

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   Stir after each 30-second burst and return if necessary.

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   In a food processor or blender, mix eggs, chickpeas and vanilla essence until smooth.

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   Add sugar and baking powder and blend until very well combined.

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   Pour in melted chocolate and blend again.

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   Pour mixture into prepared cake pan.

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   Bake for 40 minutes until an inserted cake skewer comes out clean.

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    It is going to be moist though, so be careful not to over-bake.

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    Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing from pan.

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    A cautionary warning: the cake is tricky to handle, and Ive found it best to invert onto a plate to get it out of the pan and then invert again onto your desired serving plate.

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    Delicious topped with strawberries and dusted liberally with confectioners sugar.

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    If you are fine with dairy, it would also be wonderful with whipped cream or ice cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.