Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
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4.8
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Excellent
Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
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Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting are moist and perfect chocolate cupcakes with two cups of zucchini hidden inside! Topped with chocolate cream cheese frosting these are the best chocolate cupcakes I have had!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz room temperature block cream cheese
- ½ cup room temperature unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 24 muffin cups with liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the 2 cups shredded zucchini, 3 large eggs, 2 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
- Add the 2 cups all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon baking powder. Spoon the batter into the prepared pans, filling them about halfway.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cupcakes on wire racks.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 8 oz room temperature block cream cheese and ½ cup room temperature unsalted butter until creamy.
- Add 3 cups powdered sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Continue beating until smooth and whipped. Frost cupcakes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
217mg
(9%)
Potassium
125mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
300IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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