Cake Aux Courgettes Aux Pignons Zucchini Bread With Pine Nuts Recipe

Experience the delightful flavors of France and Canada with this savory zucchini bread studded with fragrant pine nuts! These delicious 'cakes' are perfect as an appetizer, breakfast, brunch, or even a unique dessert. Freezes beautifully and keeps well in the fridge, making it ideal for meal prepping. This recipe, originally found on a French website (pronounced: cake / oh / koor zhet / oh / pee no(n)), is a true culinary delight. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make, yet sophisticated, treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 3663.5 kcal
Protein 135g
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Ingredients for Cake Aux Courgettes Aux Pignons Zucchini Bread With Pine Nuts

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How to Make Cake Aux Courgettes Aux Pignons Zucchini Bread With Pine Nuts

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Grate 2 medium zucchini and gently squeeze out excess moisture using paper towels.
  3. In a food processor, combine 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup (113g) melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pulse until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the food processor. Process until just combined and smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into a bowl. Gently fold in the grated zucchini and 1/2 cup (40g) pine nuts.
  7. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
  9. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

166 g

Sugar

843g

Fat

420g

Carbs

138g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cake Aux Courgettes Aux Pignons Zucchini Bread With Pine Nuts?

Cake Aux Courgettes Aux Pignons Zucchini Bread With Pine Nuts takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cake Aux Courgettes Aux Pignons Zucchini Bread With Pine Nuts?

Cake Aux Courgettes Aux Pignons Zucchini Bread With Pine Nuts has approximately 3663.5 calories per serving, with about 135 g protein, 138 g carbohydrates and 307 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cake Aux Courgettes Aux Pignons Zucchini Bread With Pine Nuts?

The key ingredients for Cake Aux Courgettes Aux Pignons Zucchini Bread With Pine Nuts are Butter, Zucchini, Eggs, Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Unbleached All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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