Best Zucchini Cupcakes With Chocolate Chips Recipes

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ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES



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My kids and I love to make this treat after we have brought in the day's harvest from the garden.

Provided by VERONICA LYNN

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 197.9 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CUPCAKES



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Our grandkids love these cupcakes and don't believe us when we tell them there are veggies in them! I'm always asked for this recipe, which makes a tasty treat after school, packed in lunches or served as dessert after dinner. -Carole Fraser, North York, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 21 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup grated zucchini
1 cup grated carrots
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition. Fold in zucchini and carrots., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ZUCCHINI CHIP CUPCAKES



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"My three girls love these moist, nut-topped cupcakes even without frosting," remarks Debra Forshee from Stockton, Kansas. "They're a great way to use up zucchini, and they freeze well for a quick snack."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Top with pecans. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES



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If you have or know anyone with a backyard garden, you know sometimes the zucchini crop is overwhelming! Here's a tasty way to serve zucchini to your family. Very moist and tasty.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons instant hot chocolate powder
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup olive oil
1 3/4 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 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 when fresh from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 224.7, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 29.4, Protein 3.4

CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI CUPCAKES



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Zucchini     Potluck     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 pound zucchini, coarsely grated (1 cup)
1 (6-ounces) package semisweet chocolate chips
Equipment: a muffin pan with 12 (1/2-cup) cups with paper liners

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat together sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until thick and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. At low speed, mix in flour mixture until just incorporated. Stir in zucchini and chocolate chips. Divide among lined muffin cups and bake until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then turn out to cool completely.

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