'Tweaked' Black Bean Chocolate Cake

This is the Black Bean Chocolate Cake from the "Healthy Indulgences" blog.  I changed it up a little bit here and there, and will have even more fun with it as time goes on, sharing other ideas I have about how to make it even more Allergy Friendly.  First thing, I'm going to try to omit the eggs altogether.  Should be fun to try!  This was a test run, and overall I'm happy with the result.  I used the honey/stevia combo for sweetening the cake, and it was plenty sweet.  I also used Peppermint flavoring, and it was a great idea indeed.  I equate it to a frothy mug of Cocoa with a Candy Cane shaved on top.  Lovely!  I used 1/2 Spectrum Naturals Shortening, and 1/2 Unrefined Coconut Oil mixed with honey and cocoa and a smidge of Hemp Milk for the Frosting.  I also added Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, and it gave a great texture as well as flavor.  Check the recipe out on her blog, she's doing a wonderful job over there! Cheers!