Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 22 Minutes |
Ready In: 37 Minutes Servings: 21 |
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Great way to sneak veggies into a dessert. These freeze well unfrosted. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups butter, softened |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 1/2 cups flour |
3/4 cup baking cocoa |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1 tablespoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup greek yogurt |
1 cup grated zucchini |
1 cup grated carrot |
1 cup butter, softened |
2 cups powdered sugar |
1/2 cup chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In 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 flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternating with yogurt. Beating well with each addition. Fold in zucchini and carrots.
3. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4. Frosting: Beat butter on medium until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Melt chocolate chips and add to butter mixture. Beat at medium until smooth.
5. Frost cupcakes.
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