SUMMER SQUASH CUPCAKES

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We added grated summer squash to Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake batter for light and airy cupcakes, topped with crushed almonds and vanilla frosting.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small (7 to 8 inch) yellow summer squash, finely grated
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1 cup salted dry-roasted almonds, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, stir together summer squash, cake mix, water and oil with whisk until almost smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, making sure to include chocolate chips in each one.
  • Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until toothpick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from muffin cups; cool completely on cooling racks, about 30 minutes.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes with frosting. Sprinkle crushed almonds over tops.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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