Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 cups (150g) raw spinach
  • 3 large eggs ((or flax eggs, see note))
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (150g) sugar
  • ⅔ cup (100g) smooth applesauce
  • ½ cup (100ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 cups (250g) plain flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ stick (75g) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups (250g) powdered icing sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • Optional - sprinkles to decorate

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C. Grease and line 2 x 8 inch (20cm)  cake tins.
  • Steam or simmer the spinach for a few minutes until wilted.
  • Run under cold water to refresh, drain and squeeze out any excess moisture.
  • Puree well with a hand blender and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs, oil, vanilla, applesauce and sugar together well. Beat in the spinach puree.
  • Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt and gently stir to combine.
  • Pour into the prepared tins and bake for 25 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin and then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.