Zucchini Brownies

[NICKY 74]

wow, this recipe sounds great and i want to make them today, i only hope i havnt given away to many zucchinis and have enough to make them!!!!!   

[em]

with the glut of zucchini's atm in my mums garden, i thought i would give this recipe a go.  wow they are soo moist and yummy, the kids love these and havent a clue whats really in them ..haha thanks for the great recipe

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

They are so deceptive.  Glad you enjoyed them. 

[ladybird]

anyone used this for a birthday cake with icing? either cupcakes or the main big cake?

looking for any tips, thanks!

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I have never tried to ice these before, but there is no reason why you couldn't try.  I read on another thread that you were considering these or the torta caprese as a birthday cake.  This is a great everyday recipe, but if you are after something special the torta caprese is really lovely.  Just my two bobs worth though.

[thermie crew]

The torta caprese is the best cake I've ever eaten so it hands down gets my vote too.
I loved the brownie recipe and couldn't taste the zuchinnis at all but my children didn't like them-a big surprise!I think they were put off by the really moist texture. They'll eat zuchinni slice though so can't complain! Glad it's helped to trick the fussy eaters out there!

[ladybird]

yes i am currently thinking caprese for big cake and these for cupcakes...just getting confused about icing combinations! Ideally I want to have a baby blue colour and maybe a baby pink too...

[MeganL]

Just saw a recipe for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cupcakes so might try these as cupcakes/muffins next time.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chocolate-Chip-Zucchini-Cupcakes-355032

I have just uploaded a recipe conversion for these - thanks for the link Cathy79!

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5707.msg73507#msg73507

[ladybird]

hi all

we are off eggs and wheat - just wondering what the best substitutes for this would be? i have buckwheat, millet, rice flour etc

and for the egg - i do have egg replacer but would prefer something more real if possible

thanks!

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I think you can use linseeds (soaked with water to make a gel) to replace eggs.  I have never done it myself but have read about it. Can you use spelt flour instead of wheat or are you off gluten?  I think most gluten free cooks use a combination of gluten free flours to replace wheat etc.

[judydawn]

ladybird, does this website help you at all in regard to egg replacement?

[ladybird]

yes Judy, thanks it does - though I wish it would also say which option is best for which type of result/cooking.

chelsea i think spelt is also out but most others are ok - i might try grinding up some oats, mix with a couple of others and see what happens there..

thanks!

[nazar]

wow these recipes are great hidden vegies  l love it
l am having problems feeding my kids
well l am off to the shop so l can try these recipes

[Denzelmum]

Made this last night without choc chip and walnut. Took some to work, and get thumb up from every one!  Very moist.  Thanks, Chelsea.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

That's great.  Glad you enjoyed them.