Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes, a delightful fusion of moist zucchini and rich chocolate chips, harmonized to perfection. Experience the tender crumb and burst of chocolate in every bite. Our collection of recipes includes variations such as gluten-free, vegan, and even a delightful zucchini chocolate chip muffin recipe, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary journey with us, discovering the secrets to creating these irresistible treats that will surely become a beloved addition to your baking repertoire.
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ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES
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
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
ZUCCHINI CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS
These zucchini cupcakes are amazing! You will love them. Every time I make these, they turn out so good.
Provided by Ayla Dungan
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Whisk vegetable oil, egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
- Combine flour, sugar, chocolate chips, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Pour in oil mixture and fold gently to combine. Stir in zucchini. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 211.9 mg, Sugar 17 g
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CUPCAKES
I just love chocolate but I am not the hottest for really rich food during the summer, so a nice alternate to this dilemma is zucchini-chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese icing!
Provided by tayoush
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 2h
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Spread pecans onto a baking sheet. Cut butter into small pieces and scatter on top of pecans.
- Broil in the preheated oven until pecans start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove from oven and allow to cool, about 10 minutes. Transfer pecans to a cutting board and smash or crush into small pieces.
- Turn off broiler and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 cups of a muffin tin with paper liners. Spray inside of liners with cooking spray.
- Combine zucchini, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix flour, sugar, toasted pecans, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add zucchini mixture and stir to combine. Fill muffin tin cups 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- While cupcakes bake, cut softened cream cheese and butter into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add sugar and almond extract. Mix icing using an electric mixer until smooth, about 5 minutes. Store in the refrigerator until use.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and let cool completely before frosting, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.3 calories, Carbohydrate 75.7 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 312.7 mg, Sugar 56.4 g
ZUCCHINI CUPCAKES
I asked my grandmother for this recipe after trying these irresistible spice cupcakes at her home. I love their creamy caramel frosting. They're such a scrumptious dessert, you actually forget you're eating your vegetables, too! -Virginia Lapierre, Greensboro Bend, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Beat the first 5 ingredients. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to egg mixture and blend well. Stir in zucchini. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack., For frosting, combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. , Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI CUPCAKES
Chocolate and zucchini cupcakes with nuts - what could be better? Use pecans in place of walnuts if you like.
Provided by jen
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, beat eggs with sugar for about 10 minutes or until thickened and pale. Blend oil and cooled chocolate into the beaten egg mixture.
- In a small bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir flour mixture into egg mixture until just blended. Stir in zucchini and chopped nuts. Using an ice-cream scoop, spoon batter into 24 paper-lined or greased muffin cups, filling the cups 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until fork or toothpick inserted in a cupcake's center comes out clean. Let cool in pans on rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans; let cool completely. Spread with chocolate frosting and garnish with walnut or pecan halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 171.5 mg, Sugar 27.1 g
ZUCCHINI CHIP CUPCAKES
"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
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.
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CUPCAKES
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
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 CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES
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
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
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
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.
ZUCCHINI-CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
These muffins are packed with zucchini, chocolate chips, and walnuts and make a perfect on-the-go snack.
Provided by Eva Howard
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Mix egg, oil, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl; stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in zucchini, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 212 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
Tips:
- Use a quality zucchini. Choose a firm, unwaxed zucchini that is deep green in color. Avoid zucchini that is yellow or has blemishes.
- Grate the zucchini finely. This will help it blend into the batter and prevent it from becoming too watery.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cupcakes tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cupcakes are cooked through.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
- Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cupcakes for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
With their moist texture, rich chocolate flavor, and hint of zucchini, these cupcakes are sure to please everyone. They're perfect for a snack, dessert, or even a special occasion. So next time you have some extra zucchini, give these cupcakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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