Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes Recipe

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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, ON

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Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 21 Servings
25 20 45

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 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

Directions

  • 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 near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes. Yield: 21 cupcakes.

Nutritional Facts 1 cupcake equals 326 calories, 17 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 288 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes in Simple & Delicious May/June 2009, p35

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Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2012 by battlexe44

I made these for my son's 5th birthday party and they were a hit. It was great to know that they were eating their veggies and never suspected a thing.


Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by sheraynamattson

I loved this recipe, and my grandparents who don't really care for chocolate enjoyed it as well... my children loved it the most though! I will be adapting this recipe to gluten free though today, so I will post the recipe if it works!


Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by sparkle64

Everyone loved these when i made them...didn't have any problems with the recipe. so easy and yummy!


Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2012 by mdcopper

When I made these I was planning to cover the tops with my favorite chocolate buttercream frosting so my children would not see the zucchini at the top of the muffins. I never got the chance because they gobbled them up. I still can't believe how much they love these.


Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by IdioAphotic

I was excited to see such rave reviews on this cupcake because I've been meaning to get rid of the giant zucchini I grew in my garden for a couple of weeks. I made everything as the recipe told and they turned out nothing like I thought they would. They were rubbery bricks of light-chocolate lumps. They tasted like a chocolate morning glory muffin, which I do not appreciate, but I'm certain many people do. If anything, I'd say mix in the carrots and zucchini, not fold in, because it just doesn't pay to have a hot chunk of zucchini stuck in your teeth."


Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by anaJG

For some reason these came out a bit dry, but they had a good flavor


Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2011 by sange21

This cup cake AWESOME you dont even know there was vegetables in it cool way to get the kids to eat there veges. Love it!


Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by jessicadidion

These were very moist. They were delicious with the homemade peanut butter frosting I used. Would definately make again.


Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by kwrandolph

I made this in a 9 x 13 dish and then frosted it with my own chocolate buttercream frosting. Wonderful - you'd never know there were zucchini and carrots in it!!


Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by cecgall

I made these for a dear friend at work, it was a hit. They were so moist and fresh. No one even knew there was carrots and zuccini in them. Loved it!

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