Courgette (Zucchini) Bread

A moist, spiced American classic cake made with grated courgettes, pineapple, walnuts, and raisins in two loaf tins.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 3421.3 kcals 6842.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 472.6 grams 945.1 grams
Fat 164.1 grams 328.2 grams
Protein 39.2 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
2 loaves
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
3
piece
Egg
free-range
Fruits
170
g
GrainsCereals
425
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
1.5
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
0.75
tsp
Nutmeg
freshly grated
110
g
Walnuts
chopped
OilsFats
250
ml
Olive Oil
plus extra for greasing
Vegetables
4
piece
Courgette
coarsely grated

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Blend eggs in a food processor, then add oil, sugar, and vanilla until thick.
  • Stir in the grated courgettes and pineapple pulp.
  • Mix flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt, baking powder, and spices in a separate bowl.
  • Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture a third at a time using a spatula.
  • Add walnuts and raisins to the batter and stir.
  • Grease and flour two 12.5cm x 20cm loaf tins and divide batter equally.
  • Bake for about one hour until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Cool in tins for ten minutes then transfer to wire racks.