How to Cook Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes in 5 Minutes

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Chocolate zucchini cupcakes –Indulge in the delicious richness of Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes! These delightful treats combine the sweetness of chocolate with the subtle moisture of zucchini, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion. Not only do they taste incredible, but they also have a hidden veggie, which is always a bonus!

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Get ready to impress your family and friends with these scrumptious cupcakes. With a luscious chocolate cream cheese frosting on top, these cupcakes are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (unpeeled)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the vegetable oil and sugar until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the grated zucchini until evenly mixed into the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, and continue beating until well combined and fluffy.
  3. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, generously top each cupcake with a dollop of chocolate cream cheese frosting.

Enjoy these mouthwatering Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with a rich cream cheese frosting and watch them disappear in no time!