Chocolate Courgette Loaf
By Morrisons
Published on 22 June 2021
Gluten-free baking just got a whole lot tastier, after all, who doesn't love a chocolate loaf? The courgette keeps the cake moist without altering the taste and if you don't fancy using gluten-free flour, then self-raising flour does the trick too!Always check individual ingredients in any recipes when following a gluten free diet - while suitable, many standard items are not formally classified as ‘gluten free’ and you should check with your GP before using them.Time and servings
1 hr 20 minsTotal time
12Servings
20 minsPrep time
1 hrCooking time
Ingredients
- 200 g of gluten-free plain flour
- 3 eggs
- 200 g of golden caster sugar
- 175 g of sunflower spread
- 1 tsp of gluten-free baking powder
- 200 g of courgette, grated
- 50 g of ground almonds
- 100 g of dark chocolate, melted, (minimum 70% cocoa solids)
Method
Step 1
Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas 4. Lightly grease the base and sides of a 900g/2lb loaf tin and line with baking parchment.Step 2
Cream together the sunflower spread and golden caster sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs and 2 tbsp of the flour and beat well. Sift in the remaining flour and fold together thoroughly with the almonds and courgette.Step 3
Finally stir in the melted chocolate then spoon into the prepared tin. Level the top with the back of a spoon and bake for 60 minutes, until well risen.Step 4
To test if it’s cooked, insert a metal skewer into the centre of the cake – if it comes out clean, it’s ready; if not, return to the oven for a bit longer.Step 5
Allow to cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Serve in slices.