Orange and (sshhhh!) cauliflower loaf

A cake with loads of flavour — and also full of vegie goodness hidden inside!

Serves: 12

Time to make: 50 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

2 oranges
½ head cauliflower, chopped into small florets
½ cup almond meal
1 tablespoon mixed spice
½ cup maple syrup
2 eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
1½ cups wholemeal flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup low-fat plain yoghurt, to serve

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180° fan-forced and line a 6-cup capacity loaf tin with baking paper.

2 Place oranges in a small pot and just cover with water. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from water, set aside to cool.

3 Place all ingredients, including intact boiled orange (but not the yoghurt), in a food processor and blitz until combined. Do not overmix.

4 Transfer mix to the lined loaf tin and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted.

5 Allow to cool slightly before turning out onto a rack or serving plate. Serve warm or cold with a dollop of yoghurt.

HFG tip

HAVE YOUR CAKE — AND VEG IT!: Don’t let the idea of putting veg into your cake put you off — slipping a little in is the perfect way to lift the nutrient content of your favourite homemade treat while losing none of the much-loved flavour.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 214 cal

Kilojoules 894 kJ

Protein 5.9 g

Total fat 8.7 g

Saturated fat 1.2 g

Carbohydrates 26.6 g

Sugar 13.9 g

Dietary fibre 3.8 g

Sodium 357 mg

Calcium 102 mg

Iron 0.9 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.