Low FODMAP Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Low FODMAP Chocolate Zucchini Cake
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Just remember that this cake is a treat food, which means you need to watch your portion size. Cut this cake into 16 pieces to keep it within safe FODMAP limits and enjoy 1 piece per serve.
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Ingredients
Make gluten freeChocolate Zucchini Cake
gluten free all purpose flour (for best results weigh out the flour)
FODMAP
Chocolate Butter Icing
butter or dairy free spread
Dairy Free
icing sugar
Gluten Free
dark chocolate (GF or DF if needed) (grated)
FODMAP
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- Preheat the oven to 175ºC (350ºF) on bake function. Grease and line a 25cm (10inch) round tin with baking paper.
- Weigh and then grate the courgettes. If you have a food processor you can use the grating blade to grate them. Gently squeeze the water out of the grated courgettes using your hands. Place to one side for later.
- In a cup place 2 teaspoons of chia seeds and 4 teaspoons of boiling water, then mix until soft (this will help the cake hold together). In a large bowl or using a food processor (use the double blade), mix together the oil, brown sugar, chia seed mixture, cocoa powder ground cinnamon, salt, and eggs until well combined and smooth. Then mix through the baking soda (dissolve it in 1 tablespoon of warm water first).
- In a large bowl mix together the gluten free all purpose flour and baking powder. Mix to combine the wet and dry ingredients (I do this in a food processor). Then mix through the shredded courgettes.
- Spread the cake batter into the prepared tin. Place in the middle of oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the top is spongy. Check the cake is fully cooked by inserting a skewer into the center - if it comes out clean it is cooked. Remove from the oven once cooked and allow to cool.
- Grate the dark chocolate or roughly chop it using a sharp knife. Place to one side.
- Once the cake is cooled make the icing. Soften the dairy free spread (olive oil spread or butter) slightly but do NOT melt it! I do this by placing the dairy free spread (or butter) in the microwave on high for about 10 seconds. In a large bowl mix together the icing sugar, hot water, cocoa and dairy free spread (or butter) until it is smooth and spreadable. Add a little bit more hot water if the icing is too thick.
- Use a knife to spread the icing on the cake, then sprinkle with grated dark chocolate. Cut the cake into 16 serves.
Nutrition per serve
- Standard |
- Dairy Free |
- Gluten Free
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Alana Scott
In 2013, Alana was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She also suffers from coeliac disease, is allergic to nuts and is intolerant to dairy products. This means she understands how difficult it can be to cook with multiple food intolerances. Her exp... Read more
Kate Watson (RD)
Kate Watson is a FODMAP trained registered dietitian in the USA. She is the former co-founder and president of Nicer Foods, the first company in the US dedicated to making pre-made FODMAP friendly foods. Kate struggled with IBS for two decades until she f... Read more
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