Magic bean chocolate cake

Cake

• 120 g unsalted butter, cut inot pieces, softened, plus extra to grease
• 400 g canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed (approx. 250 g after draining)
• 1 tbsp strong brewed coffee (see Tips)
• 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
• 5 egg
• 140 g coconut sugar
• 70 g cocoa powder
• 1 tsp gluten free baking powder
• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 120 g dark chocolate (50% cocoa), broken into pieces

Swiss meringue topping

• 100 g white sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 tsp natural vanilla extract

Assembly

• 250 g fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced