Vegan courgette cake

This vegan cake is so easy to make and the cashew icing is absolutely delicious. It could also be used with a carrot cake recipe or with cupcakes and muffins. On your marks, get set...BAKE! 

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves: 8

Vegan courgette cake method

Firstly, soak the cashews in water. They will need at least an hour.  

Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas mark 4. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin with greaseproof paper.

Place grated courgette on a tea towel and squeeze out as much moisture as you can.

Mix the courgette, bananas, margarine and vanilla bean paste in a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and remaining dry ingredients and stir well.

Pour into the loaf tin and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until completely set.

It is cooked when a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. When ready, leave to cool on a rack.

Drain the cashews and dry them off in a tea towel. Mix the cashews and vanilla bean paste in a blender until you have a smooth mix.

Add the maple syrup and almond milk and blend again. Add lemon juice to taste.

Blanch the courgette ribbons in boiling water for three minutes and dry in a tea towel.

Spread the cashew nut icing over the cooled cake and decorate with the courgette ribbons.