Lemon and courgette cake: Summer's surprise sensation
If you're searching for a tried-and-tested recipe for a delicious, refreshing cake perfect for hot weather, you're in the right place. This recipe might surprise you, but it's worth a try. Such a delightful summer cake is hard to find!
The recent heatwaves have had everyone frantically seeking recipes that taste good and provide a refreshing sensation. We are no exception, so we loved this recipe for a lemon cake with an unusual ingredient. You'll be astonished when you discover the surprising ingredient in its preparation. Once you recover, you'll have no choice but to give this recipe a go.
What is this lemon cake made from? Besides the citrus and the usual baking essentials, the recipe includes a certain... vegetable. Can you guess which one? Of course, it's courgette. This popular ingredient in pancakes, soups, and casseroles works brilliantly as a refreshing summer bake. Below, we'll show you how to make it. Delicious results – guaranteed!
Lemon cake with courgette
Ingredients:
- 310 grams of wheat flour,
- 1 cup of grated courgette,
- 225 grams of caster sugar,
- 100 millilitres of buttermilk,
- 100 millilitres of olive oil,
- 1 lemon,
- 2 eggs,
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder,
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt,
- additionally: butter.
Instructions:
- Grate the lemon zest and squeeze the juice from half of the fruit. Wash the courgette and grate it as well. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add olive oil, sugar, buttermilk, lemon juice, and zest.
- Next, add the separately mixed baking powder, flour, and salt to these ingredients. Finally, add the courgette. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Grease the baking form with butter, line it with baking paper, and pour the mixture into it. Could you place it in an oven preheated to 180°C? Bake for approximately 45 minutes, and it's ready. Enjoy!
