FoodDiscover the delight of zucchini and coconut cake: A thrilling fusion of unconventional flavors

Discover the delight of zucchini and coconut cake: A thrilling fusion of unconventional flavors

Cake with courgette and coconut
Cake with courgette and coconut
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9 February 2024 18:44

Today, we showcase a novel recipe for a cake that will stun even seasoned connoisseurs. The star of this extraordinary bake is a unique ingredient that makes every morsel melt in your mouth. It's a zucchini and coconut cake, which melds unconventional flavor combinations to whip up something exceptional.

Recipe for a moist zucchini and coconut cake

Why is this cake so moisturised? The answer lies in one ingredient: zucchini. Zucchini is a vegetable rich in moisture, so it ends up making the cake more moist during baking. Plus, zucchini lends the cake a subtle, nutty flavour.

Ingredients for the cake:

  • 4.25 litres of all-purpose flour,
  • a large zucchini,
  • 350 grams of granulated sugar,
  • 4 heaping teaspoons of baking powder,
  • 4 eggs,
  • 240 millilitres of vegetable oil,
  • juice of a small lemon,
  • lemon zest.

Ingredients for the coconut crumble:

  • 240 millilitres of coconut flakes,
  • 2 tablespoons of butter,
  • 240 millilitres of granulated sugar.

Preparation method:

  1. Initially, wash the zucchini thoroughly, peel it, cut it in half, and eject the seed pod. Grate it coarsely right into a roomy bowl. Let it sit for a bit to drain out the juices.
  2. In another bowl, break the eggs, sprinkle in the sugar and whip into a frothy mass. Keep adding the oil gradually while stirring. Lastly, sieve in the flour with the baking powder, pour in the lemon juice, and toss in the grated zest. Mix well to achieve a homogeneous consistency.
  3. Drain any surplus juice from the zucchini and integrate it into the readied dough. Combine gently using a spatula.
  4. Line a baking tray with baking paper and pour in the dough. Even out the surface using a spatula.
  5. Next, prep the crumble. In a saucepan, liquefy 2 tablespoons of butter, mix in the sugar and stir over a medium flame. Take off the heat and mix in the coconut flakes, stirring once more. Distribute it uniformly over the cake.
  6. Place the prepped cake in a preheated oven at 175°C and bake for roughly 1 hour.
  7. After baking, leave the cake to cool down inside the oven.

Discover a universe of concealed flavours with our zucchini and coconut cake recipe. Each mouthful is a gastronomic voyage that will astonish even the harshest gourmets. Bon appétit!