Oh, the joys of cooking for my nearest and dearest. There’s nothing quite like putting my loving efforts into a dish that’s both enticing and nutritious for everyone I adore. Trust me when I say that the pièce de résistance of my culinary spread is none other than the mouth-watering Veggie Cake!
Now, I know what you’re probably thinking: A veggie cake? How on earth does that work? Well, hold your horses, and I’ll show you the ropes. Thanks to this scrumptious and healthy concoction, I’ve managed to sneak in veggies in the most delightful of disguises!
To kick things off, I raid my garden or the nearest farmer’s market for the freshest veggies around. Be it carrots, zucchini, or even sweet potatoes – the more vibrant, the better! I say, The more, the merrier when it comes to packing these nutritional powerhouses into my cake. After all, who says we can’t have our cake and eat our veggies too?
As I get down to the nitty-gritty of grating, slicing, and dicing, it’s a brilliant opportunity to unleash my inner artist. Just imagine vibrant layers of orange, green, and yellow medley, peppered with fragrant herbs and spices. I mean, it’s a feast for the eyes and the palate!
Once I’ve settled on my veggie victuals, I turn my attention to the other supporting cast members. The glue that holds it all together, you see, is a clever concoction of eggs, flour, and cheese. It’s time to whisk and fold, whisk and fold. Finally, a sprinkle of seasoning and the pièce de résistance – a generous helping of love!
Into the oven, it goes, and then comes the hardest part of all – the wait! However, as the aroma of my Veggie Cake wafts tantalizingly through every nook and cranny, I know that soon enough, it’ll be time to gather my favorite people at the table to share in the magic that is my labor of love.
Oh well, as they say, patience is a virtue, and in this case, it’s a scrumptious one, indeed!
Gather your ingredients:
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 2 cups grated sweet potatoes
- 1 chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil.
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grated zucchini, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the grated vegetable mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the veggie mix, stirring until the veggies are evenly coated with the flour mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, then add them to the veggie and flour mixture.
- Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped basil into the mixture.
- Drizzle the olive oil into the mix and stir until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan, making sure it is evenly distributed and level.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
- Allow the Veggie Cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully removing it from the springform pan.
- Let the cake cool on a wire rack for another 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your nutritious and delicious Veggie Cake with family and friends!
That was fresh!
