How To Make Courgette, Lemon & Thyme Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 courgettes, grated
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 150g granulated sugar
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120g Greek yogurt
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin.
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In a bowl, combine the grated courgettes, lemon zest, and thyme leaves.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
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Stir in the courgette mixture and Greek yogurt until evenly incorporated.
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Pour the batter into the greased cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 400mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 65g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 36g
- Protein : 7g
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