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Zucchini Ginger Cupcakes

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Zucchini Ginger Cupcakes

Zucchini Ginger Cupcakes

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Equipment

  • - Zest Bottle: Grates citrus zests including lemon, lime, and orange efficiently; Perfect for adding fresh flavors to baked goods.

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale: Accurate scale for precise measurements, essential in baking; Ensures your cupcakes turn out perfectly every time.

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 teaspoon vanilla

  • 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

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin cups with liners.
2

Instruction 2

Pulse crystallized ginger in food processor until finely ground, then add flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, zest, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and pulse until combined.
3

Instruction 3

Whisk together zucchini, oil, honey, eggs, and vanilla in a medium bowl, then stir in flour mixture until just combined.
4

Instruction 4

Divide batter among muffin cups and bake until golden and a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes.
5

Instruction 5

Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely, 1 hour.
6

Instruction 6

Beat together frosting ingredients with an electric mixer at high speed until combined well and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
7

Instruction 7

Frost tops of cooled cupcakes.
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