Pineapple Zucchini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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5.0
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Pineapple Zucchini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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This delicious, healthy Pineapple Zucchini Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting is absolutely incredible! Made with whole wheat flour, fruit, vegetables and dairy... what's not to love?!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 oz 1/3 fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 pinch ginger (optional)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups grated zucchini (unpeeled, squeezed well of all moisture)
- 20 oz. can crushed pineapple in juice (drained well)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, coconut, baking soda, salt, and spices; stir well with a whisk.
- In a medium bowl, combine oil, eggs, and vanilla; stir well.
- Add grated zucchini and pineapple; mix well.
- Fold wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, batter will be stiff and dry but keep folding it and it will all come together.
- Spoon batter into cupcake tin.
- Bake at 350° for about 23 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- To prepare frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread or pipe frosting over the cupcakes once they are cooled.
- You can garnish with chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired (extra points).
Notes
- Modified them from my Pineapple Zucchini Cake.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cupcakes
Calories
197.8kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
31.1g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6.5g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
2.8g
(14%)
Cholesterol
20.5mg
(7%)
Sodium
284.2mg
(12%)
Fiber
1.7g
(7%)
Sugar
21.7g
(43%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1978 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcakes | |
| Calories | 197.8kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.1g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6.5g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 20.5mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 284.2mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% |
| Sugar | 21.7g | 43% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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