Zucchini cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are super moist with a delicious spice cake flavor and fluffy cream cheese buttercream.
Zucchini is such an amazing food to bake with. I know that the whole idea of putting vegetables in baking sounds weird to a lot of people – but trust me – zucchini is incredible in muffins, cakes, breads and cupcakes. It makes baked goods super moist with a soft crumb, just like these Zucchini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting.
So today we’re making zucchini cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. The cupcakes have a delicious spice cake flavor thanks to warm cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves. Then there’s a hint of vanilla and a touch of brown sugar for even more flavor.
The fluffy cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping. Smooth, creamy, extra fluffy and slightly tangy. You’re seriously going to love them. One of my favorite zucchini recipes ever!
Why Use Zucchini in Baking?
Using zucchini in baked goods adds moisture, texture and even healthy nutrients without altering the flavor. Zucchini is very mild in flavor and high in water content so it is ideal for adding moisture to a muffin, cupcake, quick bread, etc. The added bonus of using zucchini in baking is getting lots of yummy treats from all that zucchini coming from your summer garden!
Zucchini Cupcake Ingredients
Most of the ingredients for zucchini cupcakes are pantry friendly, and chances are that if you have a zucchini or two, you can whip this cupcake recipe up with little prep. Here is what you need:
Zucchini Cupcakes
- Zucchini: If you grate it finely, you won’t even know the zucchini is there.
- Flour: Just regular all-purpose flour is all you need.
- Baking Powder: Acts as a leavening agent to give the cupcakes rise and fluffiness.
- Salt: Enhances the sweetness and all the flavors.
- Seasonings: Ground Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Ground Cloves
- Vegetable Oil: Adds fat to the cupcakes to keep them moist. Canola oil also works great.
- White Sugar: Adds sweetness.
- Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and rich flavor.
- &