
Zucchini Cake with Carrots and Onion
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. Some cooks also add mayonnaise to the layers of the “cake.” That will make your cake tastier, but also significantly more caloric—your choice! I like a hearty meal, but this version is filling enough for me too, since both the vegetables and the layers are fried in vegetable oil. Give it a try and share your impressions—I’d appreciate photos! Good luck. Serve with fresh herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the ingredients. Clean and wash the vegetables under running water. Let's begin!
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Step 2

Slice the onion into half-moons and add it to heated vegetable oil. Add a pinch of salt.
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Step 3

Grate the carrots on the coarse side of a grater (or preferably a box grater) and add them to the onion. Sauté the vegetables until fully cooked.
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Step 4

The cake filling is ready. Let it cool.
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Step 5

Prepare the "dough" for the layers. Grate the zucchini on a fine grater and squeeze out the juice. Add a raw egg and mix. Season with salt. If the eggs are small, use two.
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Step 6

Add the flour mixed with baking powder, add black pepper, and mix the dough thoroughly.
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Step 7

The dough is ready; it is thick enough. If your skillet is 17–18 cm in diameter, divide it visually into 5 portions.
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Step 8

Brush the heated skillet with a silicone brush and spread 2–3 tablespoons of batter. Try to spread the batter evenly so the pancake is the same thickness throughout—I do this with the back of a spoon. Cook until golden brown. Keep the heat low and do not cover with a lid!
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Step 9

Flip the crepe with a spatula and fry it on the other side. Do the same with all the batter. My 5 crepes are ready. Let’s move on to assembling the cake.
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Step 10

Place a zucchini pancake on a plate. Spread some of the filling on top.
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Step 11

Cover with a second pancake, spread the filling again. Continue in this way until you run out of pancakes and filling.
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Step 12

Decorate the cake as you like; I simply spread it with mayonnaise and added berries. After 30 minutes, the cake can be served. But it will taste even better the next day!
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Step 13

Serve immediately or slightly chilled.