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Zucchini Cupcakes Recipe

Zucchini Cupcakes With Caramel Frosting

This Zucchini Cupcakes Recipe is a great way to “sneak” a veggie into your kids dessert.  I love this recipe and the caramel frosting makes them amazing!  I literally want to gobble these up for myself and keep them hidden from the kids they are so good!  Best of all you can even serve them without the frosting for a “healthier” and still delicious treat.

However once you make the frosting you won’t want to skip it I promise! If you are swimming in zucchini from your garden you are going to LOVE this Zucchini Cupcakes Recipe!

Zucchini Cupcakes Recipe

Zucchini Cupcakes are a great way to "sneak" a veggie into your kids dessert.  I love this recipe and the caramel frosting makes them amazing!  
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini

CARAMEL FROSTING:

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice and extract. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well.
  • Stir in zucchini.
  • Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
  • For frosting, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Cool to lukewarm.
  • Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency.
  • Frost cupcakes.
Servings: 20 -24
Author: Taste of Home August/September 1997, p25

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