Sig’s Courgette & Chocolate Cake
Courgette, also known as zucchini, adds moisture and a subtle flavor to this chocolate cake.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Sig’s Courgette & Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake tin.
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Grate the courgette and squeeze out any excess moisture.
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Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring well.
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Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold in gently.
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Stir in the grated courgette.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
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Bake for 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
