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Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

Rich, decadent, chocolate cupcakes are moist and delicious, and made with zucchini, frosted with a dark chocolate frosting.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cupcakes, chocolate zucchini cupcakes, Zucchini Cupcakes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

For the Dark Chocolate Frosting

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt together.
  • Using a large bowl, beat sugar, oil and vanilla together, then add eggs, one at a time, until nice a creamy
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stir until combined.
  • Slowly add milk, stir and then add grated zucchini. Stir.
  • Spoon into prepared muffin tin or cupcake liners.
  • Fill ⅔ full and bake for 20-24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and place cupcakes on a wire rack to cool completely.

For The Dark Chocolate Frosting

  • In a medium bowl, add melted butter and stir in dark cocoa powder.
  • Next, add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Mix on low speed until combined.
  • Frost cupcakes once they have cooled completely.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
 
Recipe inspired from my Chocolate Lover's Zucchini Cake which was mostly adapted from A Dash of Sanity.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg