Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe

Transform your overflowing zucchini harvest into decadent, moist chocolate chip cupcakes! This recipe is a delicious way to sneak in extra veggies while satisfying your sweet tooth. The secret? A perfectly balanced blend of spices and rich chocolate, creating a cupcake that's both surprisingly healthy and irresistibly delicious. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 309.8 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened hot chocolate mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 18 paper liners

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How to Make Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with 18 paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ cup unsweetened hot chocolate mix. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ¼ cup olive oil, and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 cup sour milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients (from step 2), mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 2 cups grated zucchini and 1 ½ cups chocolate chips.
  7. Fill the prepared muffin cups about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

117g

Fat

31g

Carbs

14g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes?

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes?

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes has approximately 309.8 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Hot Chocolate Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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