Très Chic(kpea) Spice Cake
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Très Chic(kpea) Spice Cake

Très Chic(kpea) Spice Cake

This “very stylish” dessert uses chickpeas in three different ways.

Servings: 56 servings (1 serving = 1 slice)
Honey Roasted Chickpeas
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Chickpeas, canned, drained (liquid reserved), rinsed
1 lb 5.00 oz
3 1/4 cups
Honey
3.30 oz
1/4 cup
Olive oil
2 oz
1/4 cup
Cinnamon, ground
2 tsp
Cloves, ground
1/2 tsp
Aquafaba Clouds
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Aquafaba (reserved chickpea liquid)
1 lb
2 cups
Cream of tartar
2 tsp
Vanilla extract
1 tsp
Almond extract
1 tsp
Powdered sugar
8.50 oz
2 cups
Spiced Nut Topping
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Walnuts, chopped
8 oz
2 cups
Cinnamon, ground
2 tsp
Cloves, ground
1 tsp
Batter
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Chickpeas, canned, drained (liquid reserved)
1 lb 10.00 oz
4 cups
Olive oil
4 oz
1/2 cup
Water, cool
2 lb 8.00 oz
5 cups
Gold Medal™ White Cake Mix (11132)
5 lb
1 box
Cinnamon, ground
1 Tbsp
Cloves, ground
4 tsp
Orange zest
1.25 oz
1/3 cup
Raisins
1 lb
3 cups
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Honey
1 lb
1 1/4 cups
Honey Roasted Chickpeas
  1. Spread a single layer of chickpeas on toweling and allow to dry for 30 minutes.
  2. Mix honey, olive oil, cinnamon and cloves together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Spread a single layer of chickpeas on a parchment-lined sheet pan and roast as directed until chickpeas appear dry; remove from oven and immediately toss in honey mixture.
  4. Spread back on the pan and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until crispy, checking frequently to prevent burning; store loosely covered at room temp to maintain crispness.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
400°F
20-25 minutes; 10-15 minutes
Standard Oven
425°F
25-30 minutes; 10-15 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 10 minutes of baking.
Aquafaba Clouds
  1. Pour aquafaba liquid into mixer bowl fitted with whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed until foamy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add cream of tartar, vanilla and almond extracts; beat 3 minutes.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar while beating an additional 6 minutes.
  4. Place 0.33 oz "cloud-shaped" dollops on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  5. Freeze 2-3 hours and plate while frozen (clouds will maintain their shape for at least 1 hour at room temperature).
Spiced Nut Topping
  1. Toss together chopped walnuts with cinnamon and cloves; set aside.
Batter
  1. Puree chickpeas, olive oil and 2 cups of water in food processor until smooth; pour into electric mixing bowl.
  2. Add cake mix, cinnamon, cloves and orange zest; mix using paddle attachment on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  3. Add remaining 3 cups of water and mix on low speed for 1 minute; stop mixer, scrape bowl and paddle.
  4. Mix an additional 2 minutes on low speed; fold in raisins and mix another 1 minute.
  5. Divide batter evenly between 7 greased and floured 9-inch round pans; top with Spiced Nut Topping.
  6. Bake as directed below until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean; allow to cool, remove from pan and slice each into 8 pieces.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
325°F
30-35 minutes
Standard Oven
350°F
35-40 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 15 minutes of baking.
Assembly
  1. Place 1 frozen Aquafaba Cloud and a slice of cake on a serving plate.
  2. Add 1 Tbsp (0.25 oz) Honey Roasted Chickpeas and drizzle on 1 tsp honey; serve immediately.

  • Freeze cooled cakes for 1 hour before slicing for crisp, neat slices.
  • Garnish with slices of oranges or other fruits if desired. Note nutrition information will change.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 slice
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
90
% Daily Value
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
18%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
36g
Protein
4g
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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