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COURGETTE, LEMON & THYME CAKE

You're in for a treat! Ever thought of combining courgette, lemon, and thyme in a cake? It's an unexpected blend that's utterly delicious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 courgettes grated
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 150 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 100 g unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 120 g Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin.
  • In a bowl, combine the grated courgettes, lemon zest, and thyme leaves.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the courgette mixture and Greek yogurt until evenly incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the greased cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve and enjoy!