COURGETTE CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Another favourite of mine from Alison & Simons Holst's "Meals without Meat". A moist delicious take on the traditional chocolate cake.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

125 g butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
350 g courgettes, grated
1/2 cup chocolate piece

Steps:

  • Prepare 25cm square cake tin by lining with strips of baking paper.
  • Beat the butter and sugars until light and creamy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, with a spoonful of the flour to prevent the mixture curdling.
  • Add the vanilla and yoghurt and mix well.
  • Sift dry ingredients together. Stir into mixture with the grated courgette.
  • Turn into prepared cake tin. Sprinkle surface with chocolate pieces if desired.
  • Bake at 170 degrees centigrade for 45 minutes or until the centre feels firm and the skewer comes out clean.

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