Spiced Zucchini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting - Cupcake Fanatic

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