Thursday, February 27, 2014

Chocolate Zucchini (Courgette) Cake (Egg-Free, Dairy Free)

The title pretty much says it all. This is a great tasting, not too sweet, cake that is egg-free and dairy-free making it allergy friendly (for some), and vegan as well. Also, you only need one mixing bowl, and it's super easy to make.

Chocolate Courgette Cake
(Dairy Free, Egg Free)

Ingredients
4 fl. oz./ 100 ml oil
1 cup / 200g caster sugar
2 cups / approximately 300-330g grated courgette
6 fl. oz. / 150 ml water
2 tsp vanilla
1tsp salt

2 1/2 cups / 335g plain flour
1/3 cup / 35 g cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda

2 Tbs / 1 fl. oz. / 1/8 cup vinegar (distilled white)

Preheat over to 185 C.
Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl combine the first six ingredients.
Sift in the dry ingredients.
Fold in until well combined.
Add the vinegar last, stirring until well incorporated.
Bake in prepared pan for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer tested in the center comes out clean.

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