Zucchini Cupcakes
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These Zucchini Cupcakes sneak in a veggie while delivering a sweet, spiced flavor and a rich brown sugar frosting. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a little extra nutrition in a delicious, comforting treat!
Ingredients:
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
For the frosting:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions:
This recipe was sourced from Taste of Home. For more delicious dishes, browse through our forum here!
What a creative way to keep it healthy! Image Credit: Taste of Home
Ingredients:
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
For the frosting:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat together eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice, and almond extract. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in zucchini until well combined.
- Fill 18 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, combine brown sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cool until lukewarm.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar until the frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost your cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
This recipe was sourced from Taste of Home. For more delicious dishes, browse through our forum here!
