SWEET ZUCCHINI CUPCAKES

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Grate some zucchini for surprisingly delicious cupcakes. This recipe was submitted by reader Ian Young of Oakland, California.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 zucchini (10 ounces), coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Ian Young's Cream Cheese Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cups of a standard (12-cup) muffin tin with paper or foil liners. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in nuts.
  • In another bowl, combine zucchini, oil, eggs, and vanilla; add to flour mixture, and mix just until combined (do not overmix).
  • Divide batter evenly among cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool in tin on a wire rack for 10 minutes; turn cupcakes out, right side up, and cool completely. Meanwhile, make frosting. Using an offset spatula or butter knife, spread Cream Cheese Frosting on cupcakes. The frosted cupcakes are best eaten within 1 day.

Dhalia Grace
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


MADHAV XTHA
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These cupcakes are the best! I love the moist texture and the sweet zucchini flavor. The frosting is also delicious.


Tika Rai
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I was hesitant to try these cupcakes because I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


Xan Siqueiros
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love that they are made with zucchini, which makes them a little bit healthier than other cupcakes.


Marvo Freep
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I made these cupcakes for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


Shakir Jani
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These cupcakes are so moist and delicious! I love the sweet zucchini flavor and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Ghji Fhj
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


Juliet Gibson
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These cupcakes are the best! I love the moist texture and the sweet zucchini flavor. The frosting is also delicious.


Chhoisang Gyaba
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I was hesitant to try these cupcakes because I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


King Sadamu
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love that they are made with zucchini, which makes them a little bit healthier than other cupcakes.


Digonto Chowha
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I made these cupcakes for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


Mr. Gooch
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These cupcakes were so moist and delicious! I loved the sweet zucchini flavor and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.