Savory Zucchini Cake

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:39:47 GMT

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray

Step 2

2. Cut five 1/8 inch rounds from the center of the zucchini and set aside. Diced the rest of the zucchini.

Step 3

3. Cut two 1/8 inch rounds from the center of the cheese and dice the rest. Refrigerate the rounds and diced cheese separately

Step 4

4. Cook bacon in a medium skillet for five minutes. Add the diced zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally until the zucchini is tender and the bacon is starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to plate and let cool for 5 minutes

Step 5

5. Meanwhile, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl

Step 6

6. Whisk eggs, milk and oil in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth

Step 7

7. Fold in the zucchini mixture and diced cheese until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top

Step 8

8. Arrange the rounds of zucchini and goat cheese on top of the loaf

Step 9

9. Baking to the top is browned and toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes

Step 10

10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then turn on to a wired rack. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing

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