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Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with Cream Cheese Drizzle

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Rich, fudgy chocolate muffins made with finely grated zucchini for incredible moisture, topped with a tangy cream cheese drizzle. A sneaky way to enjoy vegetables in a decadent treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups finely grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, do not squeeze)
  • ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (whole milk preferred)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Grate zucchini on the fine side of a box grater until you have 1 ½ cups loosely packed shreds. Do not squeeze out the moisture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini gently until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips. Reserve a handful for topping.
  7. Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the drizzle: In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and pourable.
  10. Once muffins are completely cool, drizzle cream cheese mixture over tops. Let set for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not squeeze the zucchini dry; the moisture is key for fudgy texture. Use fine grate on box grater. Room temperature eggs help batter come together smoothly. For best results, let muffins cool completely before adding drizzle.

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