How to Make Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes are a delicious and surprisingly healthy treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. These cupcakes are moist, rich, and full of chocolatey flavor, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion. The best part? They're made with zucchini, which adds moisture and a boost of nutrients without compromising on taste.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) container chocolate frosting

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup muffin tins or line with paper liners.
  • Beat brown sugar and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 10 minutes. Blend in oil and melted chocolate.
  • Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; stir flour mixture into egg mixture until just blended. Stir in zucchini and 1/2 cup walnuts. Using an ice cream scoop, spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, 20 to 30 more minutes.
  • Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes and garnish with remaining walnuts.
  • Nutrition

    316 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 172mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 148mg