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Chocolate Courgette Cake

Ingredients

120g softened butter

125ml sunflower oil

100g caster sugar

200g soft brown sugar

3 eggs, beaten

130ml milk

350g plain flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

4 tablespoons cocoa

450g peeled and finely grated courgettes

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. Line a 20 x 35cm baking tray with baking paper and set the oven to 190C / 375F

2. mix the butter, oil and both sugars together until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs, one at a time and then the milk until mixed thoroughly

3. Sift the dry ingredients together and fold into the mixture. Stir in the grated courgettes, vanilla and spoon into the tin.

4. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes.

5. Cut into squares whilst warm.

(Please note - pumpkins or squash can be substituted in the same quantities for the courgettes)