Orange Spice Garbanzo Cake

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by greasing it generously or lining it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a food processor, combine the drained and rinsed garbanzo beans. Process until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. (3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Add the ground cinnamon and cloves to the pureed garbanzo beans. Pulse until the spices are evenly incorporated. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 mins Introduce the lightly beaten eggs, granulated sugar, gluten-free baking powder, and orange zest to the mixture. Process until just combined, being careful not to overmix. (1-2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins With the food processor running on low, slowly pour in the fresh orange juice until just incorporated. The batter will be quite thin, which is perfectly normal. (1 minute)

Recipe View 1 mins Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly. (1 minute)

Recipe View 50 mins Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and slightly firm to the touch. (50 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang (if used) to lift the cake out of the pan. Cut into squares and serve.