Courgette sponge cake with walnuts and sultanas is a surprising dessert that combines the freshness of courgette with the crunchiness of walnuts and the sweetness of sultanas. Ideal to accompany a coffee afternoon or to serve as a flavourful breakfast, this sponge cake will become one of your favourites.
Ingredients (for 8 people):
- 300 g grated courgette
- 200 g brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 200 ml of mild olive oil
- 250 g pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 16 g baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 100 g chopped walnuts
- 100 g sultanas
- Icing sugar for decoration (optional)
Elaboration:
- Prepare the ingredientsPreheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF) and grease a cake tin with a little oil or butter. Grate the courgette and set aside.
- Whisk together the eggs and sugarIn a large bowl, beat the eggs together with the brown sugar until the mixture is creamy and has increased in volume.
- Add the liquid ingredientsAdd the olive oil to the egg-sugar mixture, beating well until fully integrated.
- Add the courgetteAdd the grated courgette and mix with a stirring motion so that it is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Add the dry ingredientsSieve the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add them little by little to the previous mixture, stirring with a spatula until you obtain a homogeneous dough.
- Add the nuts and sultanasAdd the chopped walnuts and sultanas to the batter, mixing gently so that they are well distributed.
- BakingPour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before unmoulding.
- DecorateOnce cooled, sprinkle with icing sugar if desired, and garnish with a few mint leaves for a fresh and attractive touch.
Additional advice:
- You can replace the sultanas with chocolate chips if you prefer a sweeter touch.
- If you want a spicier cake, add a pinch of ground ginger or nutmeg.
- Be sure to drain the grated courgette slightly if it is too wet, to prevent the dough from becoming too runny.
Suggested presentation:
- This courgette cake can be served with green tea or coffee. Its moist texture and spicy flavour make it perfect for sharing at a family gathering or as a delicious breakfast.
Preparation time:
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Calories and nutritional data (per approximate serving):
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
Dare to make this courgette sponge cake with walnuts and sultanas! Its mix of flavours and textures make it an ideal dessert or breakfast for any occasion. Don't forget to share the recipe and let us know how it turns out, enjoy!
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