Chocolate Zucchini & Walnut Cake

Posted by Lorna Macchia on

Our run of giant zucchini’s growing in the garden has continued, and so we keep finding innovative ways to incorporate these nutritious vegetables into our everyday.  Given that there are no shortage of volunteers in our family for a slice of moist chocolate cake, this is the latest in our repertoire –  a delicious gluten free, dairy free option cake for any (or no) occasion. 

INGREDIENTS

Gluten Free, Dairy free option

We use all organic or biodynamic ingredients

Serves 8-10 people

CAKE

  • 1 medium zucchini, grated (around 1 cup)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup raw honey
  • 1 cup coconut yoghurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup grassfed butter, melted or coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup cassava flour
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • ½ cup cacao
  • 1 tsp bicarb soda
  • ½ tsp good quality salt
  • ½ cup activated walnuts, roughly chopped

TOPPING

  • 1 cup whipped grassfed cream (or coconut cream)
  • 1/3 cup cacao
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar or 1 tbsps raw honey
  • Grated dark chocolate & walnuts to decorate

TO MAKE 

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

CAKE

  • Line a medium size round cake tin with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix flours, bicarb, baking soda, salt and walnuts until well combined.
  • Add zucchini and mix well.
  • Whisk the eggs, coconut yoghurt, honey, butter or coconut oil & vanilla in a large bowl, until well combined.
  • Mix wet ingredients with dry mix until blended thoroughly.
  • Pour mixture into cake tin and smooth top.
  • Bake in oven for approximately 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool a little in the tin before placing on a rack to cool completely. 

TOPPING

Gently combine all ingredients to make a creamy blend, and spread thickly over the cooled cake.

Top with extra walnuts and grated dark chocolate 

TO SERVE 

Serve with your favourite brew at any time of day!

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