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Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes
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NDSU Extension
Servings
Servings:
30
Title

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

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Description

Add zucchini cupcakes to your next celebration!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1¼ cups nonfat or low-fat milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole-wheat flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup zucchini, pureed
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • Frosting of your choice, optional
Directions

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 F. Place cupcake cups in muffin tin and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, milk and vanilla. In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Fold this mixture into liquid mixture. Then fold in zucchini and chocolate chips. Pour batter evenly throughout cupcake cups, each about half full.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes on cooling rack and top with your favorite frosting and sprinkles if desired. Serve within one to two days for best quality.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Zucchini provides a nourishing amount of vitamins A, C and K, plus potassium and other minerals

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3 Tips to a Healthier Celebration (FN1833, Reviewed March, 2022)

Celebrations such as birthdays or holidays are exciting and memorable times filled with family, friends and food. Nourish your body every time you eat, even when you are celebrating a special day.

Let's Enjoy Zucchini! (FN1981, Reviewed July 2025)

Zucchini is a type of summer squash that can be used in a variety of ways. Whether you make it sweet, spicy or savory, it provides a nourishing amount of vitamins A, C and K, plus potassium and other minerals.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.