Healthier Chocolate Fudge Cake

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Welcome to day 31 of Veganuary.
  2. 2Welcome to day 31 of Veganuary.
  3. 3Welcome to day 31 of Veganuary.
  4. 4Today is a very special day because it's the final day of the series and it's my birthday.
  5. 5Today is a very special day because it's the final day of the series and it's my birthday.
  6. 6Today is a very special day because it's the final day of the series and it's my birthday.
  7. 7This cake is a giant version of the chocolate loaf cake from my cookbook, and I am so excited to try it.
  8. 8This cake is a giant version of the chocolate loaf cake from my cookbook, and I am so excited to try it.
  9. 9This cake is a giant version of the chocolate loaf cake from my cookbook, and I am so excited to try it.
  10. 10Peel and mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl.
  11. 11Peel and mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl.
  12. 12Peel and mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl.
  13. 13Add grated courgette to the bowl.
  14. 14Add grated courgette to the bowl.
  15. 15Add grated courgette to the bowl.
  16. 16Pour in water and milk.
  17. 17Pour in water and milk.
  18. 18Pour in water and milk.
  19. 19Whisk the wet ingredients together.
  20. 20Whisk the wet ingredients together.
  21. 21Whisk the wet ingredients together.
  22. 22Sieve in flour and cocoa powder.
  23. 23Sieve in flour and cocoa powder.
  24. 24Sieve in flour and cocoa powder.
  25. 25Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
  26. 26Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
  27. 27Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
  28. 28Add chocolate chips to the batter.
  29. 29Add chocolate chips to the batter.
  30. 30Add chocolate chips to the batter.
  31. 31Fold in the chocolate chips.
  32. 32Fold in the chocolate chips.
  33. 33Fold in the chocolate chips.
  34. 34Pour the cake batter into two round cake pans.
  35. 35Pour the cake batter into two round cake pans.
  36. 36Pour the cake batter into two round cake pans.
  37. 37Spread the batter evenly in the pans.
  38. 38Spread the batter evenly in the pans.
  39. 39Spread the batter evenly in the pans.
  40. 40Bake the cakes until they are cooked through.
  41. 41Bake the cakes until they are cooked through.
  42. 42Bake the cakes until they are cooked through.
  43. 43Pipe a border of chocolate frosting around the edge of one cake layer.
  44. 44Pipe a border of chocolate frosting around the edge of one cake layer.
  45. 45Pipe a border of chocolate frosting around the edge of one cake layer.
  46. 46Spread the frosting evenly across the cake layer.
  47. 47Spread the frosting evenly across the cake layer.
  48. 48Spread the frosting evenly across the cake layer.
  49. 49Place the second cake layer on top.
  50. 50Place the second cake layer on top.
  51. 51Place the second cake layer on top.
  52. 52Pipe small dollops of chocolate frosting over the top surface of the cake.
  53. 53Pipe small dollops of chocolate frosting over the top surface of the cake.
  54. 54Pipe small dollops of chocolate frosting over the top surface of the cake.
  55. 55Add birthday candles to the cake.
  56. 56Add birthday candles to the cake.
  57. 57Add birthday candles to the cake.

Ingredients

  • 2 banana
  • 2 banana
  • 2 banana
  • 1 courgette
  • 1 courgette
  • 1 courgette
  • water
  • water
  • water
  • milk
  • milk
  • milk
  • flour
  • flour
  • flour
  • cocoa powder
  • cocoa powder
  • cocoa powder
  • chocolate chips
  • chocolate chips
  • chocolate chips

Equipment

large mixing bowlwhisksievewooden spoonround cake panspiping bagoffset spatulacake stand

Tips

  • This cake is a giant version of the chocolate loaf cake from the cookbook, suggesting it's a good base for various sizes.
  • The recipe is considered a 'healthier chocolate fudge cake' suggesting it may use less traditional ingredients or methods to be healthier.