Ingredients and Weight:
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 100g sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (such as canola oil)
- 1/4 cup milk or non-dairy milk
- 1 small zucchini, grated (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare cupcake liners for a muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, and milk. Add the grated zucchini.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.
- Fill the cupcake liners with the mixture and place in the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before removing from the pan and serving.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming using standard ingredient sizes)
Calories: 350; Fat: 18g; Carbohydrates: 50g; Protein: 5g; Fiber: 2g (Based on nutritional information provided by ingredients)
Dish Characteristics:
- Creative fusion of zucchini and chocolate chip cupcakes.
- Soft and moist texture with a rich chocolate flavor.
- Zucchini adds a subtle vegetable flavor and nutrition to the traditional dessert.
User Comments:
- "These cupcakes were amazing! The combination of zucchini and chocolate was unexpected but delightful."
- "I love how moist these cupcakes are. The chocolate and zucchini flavors balance each other out perfectly."
- "A great way to sneak some veggies into my kids' dessert! They loved these cupcakes."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to grate the zucchini fine so it doesn't change the texture of the cupcakes too much.
- Do not overmix the ingredients, as this can lead to tough cupcakes.
- For best results, use fresh ingredients and quality chocolate chips or chunks.
