Zucchini Chip Cupcakes

Zucchini Chip Cupcakes
35 min.
24
180kcal

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Zucchini Chip Cupcakes: A Dessert Delight

Indulge in the delightful taste of Zucchini Chip Cupcakes, a delectable dessert that combines the freshness of zucchini with the richness of chocolate chips. This recipe, serving 24 individuals, is not only delicious but also easy to make, ready in just 35 minutes. Each cupcake boasts a balanced caloric content of 180 kcal, making it a guilt-free treat.

The secret to these cupcakes lies in the harmonious blend of ingredients, from the 0.3 cups of baking cocoa that bring a deep, chocolatey flavor, to the 2 cups of shredded zucchini that add a moist, tender texture. The addition of pecans and miniature semisweet chocolate chips on top adds a delightful crunch and extra sweetness.

Preparing these Zucchini Chip Cupcakes requires minimal equipment - a bowl, an oven, toothpicks, and muffin liners. The process is straightforward, involving just a few steps: creaming the butter, oil, and sugar, then gradually adding the dry ingredients, followed by folding in the zucchini and chocolate chips. Baking at 375 ° for 20-25 minutes ensures the cupcakes are cooked to perfection, as indicated by a clean toothpick.

Not only are these cupcakes a crowd-pleaser, but they also offer a balanced nutritional profile. The breakdown includes 5.56% protein, 35.88% fat, and 58.56% carbs, making it a well-rounded treat for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a post-dinner sweet or a snack to satisfy your chocolate cravings, Zucchini Chip Cupcakes are sure to hit the spot.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup canola oil 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • 1.8 cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cups zucchini shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla.
  2. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
  3. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Top with pecans.
  4. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories180kcal
Protein5.56%
Fat35.88%
Carbs58.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.96
Glycemic Load
17.5
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.039999967036%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.12mg
Delphinidin
0.08mg
Catechin
0.66mg
Epigallocatechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
1.77mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:180.49kcal
9.02%
Fat:7.37g
11.34%
Saturated Fat:3.42g
21.4%
Carbohydrates:27.07g
9.02%
Net Carbohydrates:25.96g
9.44%
Sugar:16.1g
17.88%
Cholesterol:24.57mg
8.19%
Sodium:133.28mg
5.79%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Caffeine:4.18mg
1.39%
Protein:2.57g
5.14%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.74%
Selenium:6.17µg
8.82%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.03%
Folate:28.71µg
7.18%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.31%
Iron:1.03mg
5.71%
Copper:0.11mg
5.33%
Phosphorus:47.68mg
4.77%
Fiber:1.11g
4.46%
Vitamin B3:0.88mg
4.4%
Magnesium:16.1mg
4.02%
Vitamin A:168.87IU
3.38%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.51%
Potassium:87.7mg
2.51%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.44%
Vitamin C:1.86mg
2.26%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.82%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.78%
Calcium:17.13mg
1.71%
Vitamin K:1.76µg
1.67%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.21%