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Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

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  • Author: Kim Cooks Easy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These moist and rich chocolate zucchini cupcakes are a delicious way to sneak some veggies into your dessert! With a perfect balance of chocolate flavor and a soft, tender crumb, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

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  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until smooth. Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk, and mix until fully combined.
  • Add Zucchini: Stir the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients.
  • Combine: Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. If desired, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  • Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

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  • The zucchini helps keep these cupcakes moist, but make sure to squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated zucchini before adding it to the batter.
  • Feel free to top with a swirl of cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg