Mini Chocolate Zucchini Cakes (Printable Recipe)
Moist mini cakes with zucchini and chocolate. Great for snacking or serving at gatherings.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Batter
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup grated zucchini
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3 tablespoons sour cream
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, salt, and egg. Stir in vanilla, grated zucchini, and sour cream until fully incorporated.
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Sift flour and cocoa powder into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
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Coat a 24-slot mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Fill each slot with 2 heaping tablespoons of batter.
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Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Replace zucchini with grated carrots and add chopped nuts for a chocolate carrot cake variation.