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

If you're looking for a delicious and unique way to use up your abundance of zucchini this summer, look no further than these Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. This recipe takes the classic zucchini bread to a whole new level by transforming it into moist, fudgy cupcakes studded with rich chocolate chips.

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in both savory and sweet dishes, and it adds a wonderful moistness to baked goods. These cupcakes are a great way to sneak some ext...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons instant hot chocolate mix
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup sour milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 18 muffin cups or use paper liners. Mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and hot chocolate mix. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, olive oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour milk and vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture, just until incorporated. Stir in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top of the cupcakes springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in pans over a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing from baking cups. They are really gooey fresh from the oven!
  • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 198mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 127mg