CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CUPCAKES

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Our grandkids love these cupcakes and don't believe us when we tell them there are veggies in them! I'm always asked for this recipe, which makes a tasty treat after school, packed in lunches or served as dessert after dinner. -Carole Fraser, North York, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 21 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup grated zucchini
1 cup grated carrots
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition. Fold in zucchini and carrots., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Hazememadw
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Not bad!


Md sahin islam Sahin
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out moist and fluffy. The frosting was also delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making these again!


Telmn Tmka
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I was pleasantly surprised by these cupcakes! I'm not usually a fan of zucchini in desserts, but it really worked in this recipe. The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the chocolate zucchini frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will defin


Sevana Slimany
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Meh.


Manahil Shah
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were moist and chocolatey, with a hint of zucchini that gave them a unique flavor. I loved that they were also healthy, since they're made with whole wheat flour and zucchini. I'll definitely be making thes


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