Slow Cooker Recipes

[Eli]

All I have ever used it for was to make casseroles and occasionally bolognaise (much to DHs disgust). I did master lamb shanks (can't believe that I have got past my mid 40s and never had lamb shanks!) last winter but often found that they didn't fit in so would cook them on the stove instead. So the whole idea of puddings, cakes etc is really appealing to me. What about a zucchini slice, can it be done in a slow cooker?

[Urban Girl]

LARGE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE

*Using a 5.5-6 litre slow cooker this recipe makes a large 6-7cm deep cake. Halve the mixture if you're using a smaller cooker (and use 2 small eggs)

1/2 cup canola oil
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 cup yoghurt (plain or flavoured)
2 1/2 cups plain flour
1/4 cup cocoa
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp mixed spice
3 cups (300-350g) grated zucchini
1/2 - 1 cup chocolate chips or pieces

Turn the slowcooker to HIGH and line with non-stick sprayed baking paper.
Measure the oil and sugars into a food processor or beat with an electric beater to combine. Add the eggs and beat or process until light and creamy looking. Add the vanilla and yoghurt and mix well.

Sift in flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt into the food processor or mixing bowl. Add the spices and then mix just enough to combine. Add the grated zucchini, folding it in by hand to combine.

Pour the batter into the prepared slow cooker, sprinkle the surface with the chocolate chips, then cover and cook for about 2 hours on HIGH or until the centre feels firm and a skewer comes out clean. The cooking time may vary from 90 mins to 2 1/2 hours, depending on the size & model of the slow cooker and the moisture content of the zucchini.

When the cake is cooked, remove the lid and lift out the cake - still in the slow cooker bowl - and leave to cool for 20-30 mins before carefully inverting the bowl onto a rack to cool completely. Cut when cold. Store in the refridgerator up to 3 days.

[Eli]

Well Urban Girl the self saucing pudding verdict is in....it was a hit and I would make it again. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[Julie-Ann]

Urban girl you are gem posting all these great recipes. Of course you are not good for my diet.

[Urban Girl]

Oh, so glad you liked it Eli, it's so easy!

No worries JA. Personally I preferred the Carrot cake to the zucchini choc cake, but it wasn't too bad either.

[Urban Girl]

Originally Posted by Eli

What about a zucchini slice, can it be done in a slow cooker?

Hmmm not sure, never tried any slice type recipes in there before, might be worth a go through?

[clp]

I realise why I don't like my slow cooker - its 6.5 litres which is way too big - dud present from my husband I'm afraid.

[Urban Girl]

My mum did a lovely roast beef in her slow cooker the other night, it fell to bits all shredded and was so nice and moist.