Zucchini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Zucchini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe videos

Zucchini cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are moist, spiced muffins made with shredded zucchini, typically featuring warm flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Originating as a creative way to incorporate vegetables into baked goods, they are a popular home-baked treat in North America, often associated with summer harvests.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cupcakes are moderately high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar, flour, and the cream cheese frosting. They provide some fiber and key minerals like potassium and manganese from the zucchini, with a typical serving containing around 350-450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	220 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Magnesium	15 mg

Per 1 cupcake (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This dish is a classic example of 'vegetable baking,' where zucchini adds significant moisture and a subtle nutritional boost without a strong vegetable flavor, making it a clever way to increase vegetable intake in a dessert format.