Chocolate Courgette Pudding
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This dessert is rich, moist, and packed with hidden courgette, making it a delicious and sneaky way to enjoy the summer vegetable.
For the Chocolate Sponge:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup dairy-free buttermilk 1 cup plant-based milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
- ½ cup dairy-free yogurt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups grated courgette excess moisture squeezed out
For the Chocolate Fudge Sauce:
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup dairy-free butter
Prepare the Chocolate Sponge:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and light brown sugar.
In another bowl, mix the dairy-free buttermilk, dairy-free yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the grated courgette.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Bake the Sponge:
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the sponge from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
Make the Chocolate Fudge Sauce:
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the dairy-free milk, sugar, and cocoa powder.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the vanilla extract and dairy-free butter, stirring until melted and combined.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Assemble the Pudding:
While the sponge is still warm, poke holes all over the top using a fork or skewer.
Pour the warm chocolate fudge sauce over the sponge, allowing it to seep into the holes and soak into the cake.