Sneaky Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes Kids Love Recipe

Ingredients for Sneaky Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes Kids Love

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• All Purpose Flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Plain Yogurt
• 1 cup grated zucchini
• Carrot
• Chocolate Frosting

How to Make Sneaky Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes Kids Love

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup plain yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in 1 cup grated zucchini and ½ cup grated carrots.
7. Fill the muffin cups about ⅔ full.
8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cool, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!