Spelt Zucchini (Courgette) Bread

This Spelt Zucchini or courgette cake is super moist, almost like a carrot cake but with courgette (zucchini).
What? Zucchini bread instead of banana bread. Once you have tried this recipe, I am sure that you will go back and bake this again and again.
The texture of this spelt zucchini bread is made moist with grated zucchini (courgette), dark brown sugar, a hint of cinnamon, a touch of mixed spice, and almonds.

Don't be scared to try this bread instead of your regular banana bread. It is a great way to use up any excess zucchinis or courgette that may have gone a little limp in your refrigerator. I love this as a quick breakfast with a coffee. Super quick to make and you can't even taste the zucchini.

Can I use regular flour instead of spelt flour?
Yes, I always create my recipes so they are versatile and you can swap out the flour. You could even try this spelt recipe with buckwheat flour, oat flour or a combination of your favourite flours.

Why do I always measure with kitchen scales?
I have had lots of requests for cups and spoon measurements. As they are different all over the world, these are approximate measures, but for this style of cake, it will be fine. I would strongly recommend that, if you are a serious baker to invest in a set of scales. You will be able to reproduce your masterpieces perfectly every time.

What is mixed spice?
Mixed spice is a popular spice blend readily available in most supermarkets in Australia and the UK. It is usually added to cakes, cookies and baking at Christmas. If you can't buy it in your country or city, here's a guide to what to include. Mix spice blend easily by combining ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice. 

Ground Mixed Spice
• 1 tablespoon of the following: ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, 2 tsp ground mace (optional)
1 teaspoon of the following: ground cloves, ground coriander, and ground ginger. Blend all spices and store in a sealed jar away from light.

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Ingredients

• White Spelt (or plain) flour sifted – 240g (about 2 cups)
• Baking powder – 1 tsp
• Baking soda – 1 tsp
• Ground cinnamon – 1 tsp
• Mixed spice (see the homemade blend above) – 1 tsp
• Dark Brown Sugar – 150g (just under a cup)
• Grated Zucchini (courgette) – 250g / 2-3 medium
• Vegetable or sunflower oil – 120ml (about 1/2 cup)
• Roasted and chopped almonds or walnuts – 75g (about 1/2 cup)
• Eggs – 2

Method

1. PREHEAT oven to 170˚C fan / 190˚C
2. PREPARE your small loaf tin (11cm x 22cm) grease with butter and line with baking paper.
3. SIFT flour, spices, baking soda and powder together then whisk in a large bowl and set aside.
4. MIX sugar and eggs in a separate bowl. Either use a whisk or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
5. ADD in oil and combine.
6. ADD in flour mix 1/2 half at a time and combine until mixed but do not over beat.
7. ADD courgette and nuts but only mix until incorporated.
8. POUR into your prepared loaf tin.
9. BAKE – 40-50mins
10. SERVE warm with butter. Delicious for breakfast with a a coffee.

Sue Maree P Baking Tips

• FLOUR – in this recipe I used white spelt flour, but you could also use wholegrain spelt flour.