Full Moon chocolate zucchini cake recipe for a delicious treat

Ingredients for Full moon chocolate zucchini cake

• 100 g white sugar

• 65 g brown sugar

• 100 g butter, softened

• 30 ml vegetable oil

• 2.5 ml vanilla extract

• 2 eggs

• 200 g plain flour

• 15 g unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2.5 ml baking soda

• 1.25 ml ground cinnamon

• 45 ml soured cream, or mix 1.25 ml lemon juice or vinegar with 60 ml full-fat milk and leave to stand for 5 minutes before using

• 140 g courgette, shredded

• 85 g plain chocolate chips, or more to taste

• icing sugar, for dusting

• 25 cm round cake tin, greased

• Moon-phase stencil

How to make Full moon chocolate zucchini cake

1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan) or 170°C (conventional).

2. In a large bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, butter, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat well until the mixture is smooth.

3. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and buttermilk, blending thoroughly with an electric mixer until fully combined.

4. Fold in the shredded courgette and chocolate chips by hand until evenly mixed.

5. Spread the mixture into a greased baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 30–40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

6. Allow the cake to cool completely in the tray.

7. To create the stencil, trace shapes representing the phases of the moon onto a round piece of parchment that matches the circumference of your cake. Carefully cut out the shapes using scissors or a craft knife.

8. Place the stencil on top of the cooled cake and sprinkle icing sugar over it to create a decorative pattern.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.