04-03-2017 07:00 via theguardian.com

Three veg-based cake recipes to help you eat your 10-a-day | Baking

Vegetable cakes are a sweet and stealthy way to raise your veg quotient. Squashes lend moisture to a delicate crumb, while root veg offer a toothsome structure to spongeGrating and salting the courgette for at least an hour leaches out excess water – the difference between a light and fluffy bake and a heavy and stodgy one. This cake has a delicate crumb and just the right amount of spice. Einkorn flour is an ancient grain with a lovely nuttiness. You could also use spelt, farro or common
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