Desserts & Breads

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

Level

Easy

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Servings

12 cupcakes

Abuelita adds a hint of cinnamon to these double chocolate cupcakes, and zucchini adds moisture without changing the luscious chocolate flavor. It's sure to become one of your favorite recipes for a chocolate treat.

Key Ingredients

Granulated Mix

Mexican Chocolate Drink Granulated Mix - 11.2oz

11.2 oz.

Ingredients

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1 cup white whole-wheat flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablet NESTLÉ ABUELITA Chocolate OR 1/2 cup NESTLÉ ABUELITA Granulated Chocolate Drink Mix
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1/4 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk or NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
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1/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 large egg whites
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
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Powdered sugar (optional)

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 12 muffin cups with cupcake liners.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

Step 3

Melt Abuelita chocolate and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in cocoa, sugar, oil, egg whites and vanilla extract. Stir into flour mixture; fold in zucchini. Spoon batter evenly into cupcake liners.

Step 4

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

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