Zucchini Ginger Cupcakes Recipe | Epicurious

Zucchini Ginger Cupcakes Recipe | Epicurious

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These delicate, lightly spiced cupcakes are reminiscent of carrot cake. Grated zucchini makes them exceptionally moist.

Keywords

  • cupcake
  • american
  • zucchini
  • cream cheese
  • nut free
  • food processor
  • gourmet
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup crystallized ginger (1 3/4 oz), coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups coarsely grated zucchini (2 medium)
  • 3/4 cup mild olive oil
  • 3/4 cup mild honey
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
  • a muffin pan with 12 (1/2-cup) cups; 12 paper liners

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