Zucchini Cheddar Cake using a Thermomix
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Baking a Zucchini and Cheddar Cake is like inviting a garden party into your kitchen! This delightful creation marries the earthy sweetness of zucchini with the sharp, creamy goodness of cheddar cheese, resulting in a savory cake that defies dessert conventions. Did you know that zucchini, also known as courgette, has origins tracing back to Mesoamerica? When combined with eggs and a touch of chicken broth, it transforms into a moist and flavorful dish that’s perfect for brunch or as a side at dinner. Just imagine slicing into this golden, fluffy cake and letting the cheesy aroma waft through the air, making everyone wonder if they should be reaching for a fork or a slice of pizza instead! Bon appétit, or as they say in Italy, 'Buon appetito!'
Ingredients
- 250 g Zucchini
- 150 g Cheddar
- 3 Eggs
- 120 g Flour t55
- 8 g Baking powder
- 80 g Olive oil
- 50 g Milk
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Salt
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Pepper
Steps
Baking
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Grease and flour a loaf pan.
Zucchini and Cheddar Prep
- Add 250 g of zucchini in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Setaside the preparation content at the bowl.
- Rinse the food processor bowl.
- Add 150 g of cheddar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in the bowl.
- Setaside the preparation content at the bowl.
Cake Batter
- Rinse the food processor bowl.
- Add 3 eggs, 120 g of flour t55, 8 g of baking powder, 80 g of olive oil, 50 g of milk, 1 teaspoon(s) of salt, 1 teaspoon(s) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the bowl in the food processor bowl.
- Transfer the content of the bowl in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 3 in inverse.
Baking
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a baking tray.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 45min.
- Check if it is cooked with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
