Chocolate, Zucchini & Fig Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate, Zucchini & Fig Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Cake:; 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour; 1 cup of sugar; 1/4 cup of cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon of baking powder; 1 teaspoon of baking soda; Pinch of salt; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence; 1/3 cup of vegetable oil; 1 cup of shredded zucchini, squeezed dry; 1/4 cup of milk; 6 dried figs, chopped; For decoration:; 1 or 2 fresh figs, thinly sliced; Mint leaves; Honey for brushing over the fig slices

Servings: persons

For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of cocoa powder
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon of vanilla essence
1/3 cup of vegetable oil
1 cup of shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
1/4 cup of milk
6 dried figs, chopped
For decoration:
1 or 2 fresh figs, thinly sliced
Mint leaves
Honey for brushing over the fig slices

1
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line the bottom of the cake mold with parchment paper. Lightly grease and flour the edges of the mold.
2
In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, vanilla and egg. Then add the zucchini and oil. Mix well. Then add all the dry ingredients. Finish by adding the milk and figs. Mix until everything is combined.
3
Pour the batter into the prepared cake mold. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
4
Once the cake is baked, allow it to cool down completely. Then remove it from the cake mold. Arrange the fig slices over the top of the cake. Brush some honey over each fig slice and finally decorate with some mint leaves. Store it, covered in the fridge.

613

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Cake:, 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate, Zucchini & Fig Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate, Zucchini & Fig Cake

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