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Sneaky Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes Kids Love Recipe

Delight your kids with these decadent chocolate cupcakes! Secretly packed with zucchini and carrots, they're so moist and delicious, no one will ever guess the hidden veggies. Perfect for picky eaters, these cupcakes are a sneaky way to boost their fruit and vegetable intake. Get ready for rave reviews – even the adults will love them! A fun twist on a classic chocolate cupcake recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 313.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sneaky Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes Kids Love

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • ½ cup grated carrots
  • your favorite chocolate frosting
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

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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!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

110g

Fat

43g

Carbs

14g

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