Have a bit of what you fancy with these guilt-free treats.
Lighter courgette loaf cake
YOU WILL NEED
250g half-fat margarine
100g caster sugar
4tbsp granulated sweetener
3 large free-range eggs
250g self-raising flour
1tsp bicarbonate of soda
1tsp ground cardamom
1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped
Finely grated zest of 2 limes
200g courgettes, grated
FOR THE ICING
100g icing sugar
1tbsp light cream cheese
1tbsp lime juice
TO FINISH
grated zest of 1 lime
900g non-stick loaf tin, sprayed with a little sunflower oil
WHAT TO DO
1 Preheat the oven to fan 180C/Gas 4. Using a stand mixer or electric hand-whisk and large bowl, cream together the margarine, sugar and sweetener until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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