So I found a recipe for Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes~
a recipe that everybunny would enjoy :)
I made a few changes to the original recipe after reading the reviews. These cupcakes are a delicious way to use zucchini, which adds moisture rather than a distinct flavor!
1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 oz. container plain yogurt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
2 cups grated zucchini
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition. Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20 – 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
20 comments for “Peter Rabbit Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes”
Velia
April 12, 2014 at 7:10 am
Once again you have created another fabulous tablescape using the Beatrix Potter theme. I have greatly enjoyed your recent postings on this theme and have ordered several of the complete tales book sets. What a wonderful gift you have in designing and creating such lovely table settings, delectable food and stunning photographs.
Hi Mary, I have eaten zucchini bread before and you are right about it being so moist. And now with my favorite indulgence of chocolate added I think I would love it!! Thank you for bringing us this wonderful week of entertainment and beauty and inspiration! Linda
Forgot to tell you….my mother-in-law read “Peter Rabbit” religiously to her children when they were small in the 60’s. She handed the book down to us when our kids were little, which we, in turn, read to them. So sweet! She wrote on the inside front cover the date, which I think was 1965, and a little ditty. So, I have a special place in my heart for Peter Rabbit! Thx for sharing!!!
I have baked with zucchini, and can’t wait to try these cupcakes, they are almost health food!! I love the pansy topped icing with all the adorable character cut-outs! As always, I am so sad when the Novel Bakers week comes to an end~thank you for such a memorable trip to Mr. McGregor’s garden and all the delicious eye candy and goodies along the way!
Jenna
I’d love a chocolate zucchini cupcake, Mary, and yours are perfect with the cream cheese frosting. I see you’ve enjoyed a bite already! They’re decorated so beautifully in your fabulous style! Thanks for the fun Beatrix Potter week. xo
Mary, your cupcakes are the cutest ever. I can’t stop pinning! It’s been a fun, memorable week, hasn’t it? I am such a foodie Philistine, I never thought to combine zucchini and chocolate in a cupcake–a stroke of genius. Your photos are so beguiling–I’d love to frame them. I vote for a Beatrix Potter Part II in 2015, Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, of course.
i just love it when veggies go dark… as in CHOCOLATE! these are so darn cute, my finger just wants to swirl up a big scoop of that frosting… looks luscious! love your picks and pansies, such a sweet touch to an already delectable cupcake! your book pairings are adorable.
what a fun fun fun week with you both, even though you were out pairing fruits this week you left us dazzled with all you magic from home. heavy sigh, it was really a remarkable week with you both, i will be sad to see the books close tomorrow…
Mary, these are so cute sitting upon the pages of Beatrix’s classics. I bought the same kit, but planned to make carrot cake cupcakes. Love the addition of the pansy bloom.
Hate for this week to come to an end. You’ve no idea how much fun this has been for me and no question hundreds of other readers. The Novel Bakers are incredibly creative and talented.
Hello Mary, Loved everything Beatrix Potter this week. Have wonderful memories of making sure my daughter had the full set for Easter, through the years! I sat down to read at 11:30 P.M. Thursday nite and read your post on the book, Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life, Marta McDowell. I called our local lib. Friday, they had it at another lib close by, in there new book section,I drove to pick it up, and I can’t put it down!!! Best book I have had the joy of holding and reading in a LONG time! A must read for anyone who loves history, English life, plants, nature and homes! Sooo FUN! Thank you!
Once again you have created another fabulous tablescape using the Beatrix Potter theme. I have greatly enjoyed your recent postings on this theme and have ordered several of the complete tales book sets. What a wonderful gift you have in designing and creating such lovely table settings, delectable food and stunning photographs.
What a great way to use up zucchini and get veggies into your children’s diet! They will never know that they are eating Zucchini!
Precious…absolutely precious!!
Hi Mary, I have eaten zucchini bread before and you are right about it being so moist. And now with my favorite indulgence of chocolate added I think I would love it!! Thank you for bringing us this wonderful week of entertainment and beauty and inspiration! Linda
Forgot to tell you….my mother-in-law read “Peter Rabbit” religiously to her children when they were small in the 60’s. She handed the book down to us when our kids were little, which we, in turn, read to them. So sweet! She wrote on the inside front cover the date, which I think was 1965, and a little ditty. So, I have a special place in my heart for Peter Rabbit! Thx for sharing!!!
Those sound delicious and they are so pretty!
I have baked with zucchini, and can’t wait to try these cupcakes, they are almost health food!! I love the pansy topped icing with all the adorable character cut-outs! As always, I am so sad when the Novel Bakers week comes to an end~thank you for such a memorable trip to Mr. McGregor’s garden and all the delicious eye candy and goodies along the way!
Jenna
I’d love a chocolate zucchini cupcake, Mary, and yours are perfect with the cream cheese frosting. I see you’ve enjoyed a bite already! They’re decorated so beautifully in your fabulous style! Thanks for the fun Beatrix Potter week. xo
NOW THAT’S THE WAY to eat a zucchini!! franki
Mary, your cupcakes are the cutest ever. I can’t stop pinning! It’s been a fun, memorable week, hasn’t it? I am such a foodie Philistine, I never thought to combine zucchini and chocolate in a cupcake–a stroke of genius. Your photos are so beguiling–I’d love to frame them. I vote for a Beatrix Potter Part II in 2015, Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, of course.
….and the garden party keeps getting better and better!
Oh yea, I’d love one or two Mary…zucchini and all! Gotta ask, what size scoop do you use… I need to get one to stop making cupcake mushrooms:@)
i just love it when veggies go dark… as in CHOCOLATE! these are so darn cute, my finger just wants to swirl up a big scoop of that frosting… looks luscious! love your picks and pansies, such a sweet touch to an already delectable cupcake! your book pairings are adorable.
what a fun fun fun week with you both, even though you were out pairing fruits this week you left us dazzled with all you magic from home. heavy sigh, it was really a remarkable week with you both, i will be sad to see the books close tomorrow…
Mary, these are so cute sitting upon the pages of Beatrix’s classics. I bought the same kit, but planned to make carrot cake cupcakes. Love the addition of the pansy bloom.
Hate for this week to come to an end. You’ve no idea how much fun this has been for me and no question hundreds of other readers. The Novel Bakers are incredibly creative and talented.
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There’s a lott of people that I think would really appreciate yyour content.
Please let me know. Cheers
Hello Mary, Loved everything Beatrix Potter this week. Have wonderful memories of making sure my daughter had the full set for Easter, through the years! I sat down to read at 11:30 P.M. Thursday nite and read your post on the book, Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life, Marta McDowell. I called our local lib. Friday, they had it at another lib close by, in there new book section,I drove to pick it up, and I can’t put it down!!! Best book I have had the joy of holding and reading in a LONG time! A must read for anyone who loves history, English life, plants, nature and homes! Sooo FUN! Thank you!
Mary you and ML have done a great job on this series. So much work, very inspiring.
~Mary~
Looks so yummy !! What a wonderful week , I truly enjoyed hopping over to take a long peek !!
Paula
IN
Wow what an amazing cupcake complimented by an amazing story! Love how you brought the two together! Checking this out from Marvelous Mondays!
Cathy