Zucchini cake

7 servings

45 minutes

Zucchini cake is a light, delicate, and aromatic dish from Russian cuisine. Its base consists of airy zucchini pancakes soaked in a spicy mayonnaise sauce with garlic and dill. Slices of juicy tomatoes add freshness, while a light sprinkle of cheese adds a creamy note. This combination of flavors makes the cake versatile: it suits both festive tables and everyday dinners. Cooling before serving allows the layers to soak in, creating a harmony of textures—from crispy crust to soft center. Zucchini cake is the perfect treat for the summer season when vegetables are at their juiciest and most aromatic.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 228.1
• Proteins: 5.2g
• Fats: 17.7g
• Carbohydrates: 12.2g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Dill: 1 bunch
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 4 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Cheese: 50 g
• Mayonnaise: 150 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Sunflower oil: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the large zucchini and grate it on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 1 piece

2. Grate a small carrot on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece

3. Place the zucchini in a deep bowl and salt it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

4. Add an egg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

5. Chop the dill finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 1 bunch

6. Add mayonnaise and half of the dill to a separate container.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 150 g
   • Dill: 1 bunch

7. Pass the garlic through a press and mix until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves

8. Add carrot and the second half of dill to the zucchini. Mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Dill: 1 bunch

9. Add flour and knead the dough like for pancakes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons

10. Place the zucchini mixture in a well-heated pan with sunflower oil and form a pancake with a diameter of 10-15 cm.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sunflower oil:  to taste

11. Fry on both sides until golden brown.

12. Grate the cheese on a fine grater.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cheese: 50 g

13. Sprinkle a little cheese on each pancake.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cheese: 50 g

14. Grease with mayonnaise mixture.

    Required ingredients:

    • Mayonnaise: 150 g

15. Slice the tomato into thin rounds.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomatoes: 1 piece

16. Place two circles. Repeat the sequence for all layers.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomatoes: 1 piece

17. Put the finished cake in the refrigerator for 1-1.5 hours.