Name: Vegan Courgette Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 medium courgette, grated; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Vegan Courgette Cake Recipe

Donella Slay Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make Vegan Courgette Cake

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 medium courgette, grated
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large bowl, combine the grated courgette, flour, sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
If using walnuts, fold them into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories : 210kcal
Total Fat : 8g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 275mg
Total Carbohydrates : 34g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 17g
Protein : 3g

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