Description
A delightful vegan dessert that is moist, flavorful, and packed with zucchini goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated courgette (zucchini)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or applesauce
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated courgette, sugar (or maple syrup), vegetable oil (or applesauce), non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini for a firmer texture. Can be served warm or at room temperature. Try different add-ins like dried fruits or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg