Spiced Zucchini Cupcakes {with Cream Cheese Frosting}

Name: Spiced Zucchini Cupcakes {with Cream Cheese Frosting}
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp ground cloves; 3/4 cup (160g) granulated sugar; 1/3 cup (75ml) vegetable oil; 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup (140g) finely shredded zucchini; Chopped pecans (, for garnish (optional)); 8 oz cream cheese (, softened slightly); 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 1/3 cups (300g) powdered sugar

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

Aren't we all always looking for ways to use up that summer zucchini? This is one of the tastiest recipes you can make with it! Sweet, spiced cupcakes are dotted with hidden zucchini (that adds a great moisture) and finished with a rich cream cheese frosting.

Updated at: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:50:38 GMT