Chocolate Valentine Cake

The texture of this one-layer flourless cake is similar to brownies. I like to substitute fresh strawberries for the raspberries and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Source: USA Weekender Magazine

Serves 10 people

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
2. 2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked and drained (or 1 can)
   
3. 4 eggs
4. 1 cup sugar
5. 1/2 tsp baking powder
6. 1 Tbs powdered sugar
7. 1/2 cup raspberry jam, seedless
8. 2 Tbs lemon juice
9. 1 pint raspberries

Directions

1. In small bowl, melt chocolate in microwave oven, 2 minutes on medium power.

2. In blender or food processor, combine beans and eggs. Add sugar, baking powder and chocolate; process until smooth.

3. Pour batter into non-stick 9-inch heart-shaped or round cake pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool.

4. Sprinkle with sugar. Cut in 10 wedges. Serve with raspberry sauce.

5. SAUCE : In a bowl, microwave jam until melted, 1 minute. Stir in juice and berries.