ZUCCHINI GINGER CUPCAKES

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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cake     Soup/Stew     Food Processor     Mixer     Cheese     Citrus     Dairy     Ginger     Vegetable     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Zucchini     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 24

For cupcakes
1/3 cup crystallized ginger (1 3/4 oz), coarsely chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups coarsely grated zucchini (2 medium)
3/4 cup mild olive oil
3/4 cup mild honey
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
For frosting
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
Special Equipment
a muffin pan with 12 (1/2-cup) cups; 12 paper liners

Steps:

  • Bake cupcakes:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin cups with liners.
  • Pulse crystallized ginger in food processor until finely ground, then add flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, zest, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and pulse until combined.
  • Whisk together zucchini, oil, honey, eggs, and vanilla in a medium bowl, then stir in flour mixture until just combined.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups and bake until golden and a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes.
  • Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely, 1 hour.
  • Make frosting:
  • Beat together frosting ingredients with an electric mixer at high speed until combined well and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Frost tops of cooled cupcakes.

Lubega “Lubegapaul 2ug” Paul omutume
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These cupcakes were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more zucchini next time.


saraphina conrad
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I made these cupcakes for my wife's birthday and she loved them! They were so light and fluffy, and the ginger flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Amy Ambrosio
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Sophia Cervantes
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Just made these cupcakes and they are amazing! The texture is so moist and the flavor is incredible. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Davian Fdz
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I'm so glad you all enjoyed the recipe! I love hearing that you're having success with it. Keep baking and sharing your creations with the world!


Letty “letty-A” Arriaga
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I love the combination of zucchini and ginger. They're a perfect snack or dessert.


Spencer Oliver
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them and the parents were asking for the recipe. I'll definitely be making these again for future parties.


Jordan Emmanuel
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These cupcakes were delicious! The ginger flavor was subtle but present, and the zucchini made them moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Jeetu Chhetri
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These cupcakes were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more zucchini next time.


Nakalembe Sonia
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I made these cupcakes for my wife's birthday and she loved them! They were so light and fluffy, and the ginger flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Ayesha Kamran
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Maxine Baker
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Just made these cupcakes and they are amazing! The texture is so moist and the flavor is incredible. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Messenger Official
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I'm so glad you all enjoyed the recipe! I love hearing that you're having success with it. Keep baking and sharing your creations with the world!


just jubo
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I love the combination of zucchini and ginger. They're a perfect snack or dessert.


Bijay Yonzan
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I made these cupcakes for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and the parents were asking me for the recipe. I'll definitely be making these again for future bake sales.


Samer Samers
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini in desserts, but these cupcakes were surprisingly delicious. The ginger really balanced out the sweetness of the zucchini and made for a unique and tasty treat.


Sweet Hunnylvz
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the ginger added a nice little kick. I'll definitely be making these again.