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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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A great way to use up some of that zucchini! It is basically a spice cake with zucchini hidden in it. The icing is wonderful and the cupcakes are very moist. Kids & adults alike love them. Ingredients:
3 eggs |
1 1/3 cups sugar |
1/2 cup vegetable 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 |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine |
1/4 cup milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 1/2-2 cups confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice and extract.
2. Combine dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture and mix well.
3. Add zucchini and mix well.
4. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
5. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until cupcakes test done.
6. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
7. For frosting, combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat.
8. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
9. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
10. Cool to lukewarm.
11. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency.
12. Frost cupcakes.
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