posted by Linda in MO 07-18-101 10:22 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Zucchini Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting (repost)
Recipe By : Taste of Home Magazine.
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cake or Pie
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 eggs
1 1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. orange juice
1 t. almond extract
2 1/2 c. flour
2 t. cinnamon
2 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1/2 t. ground cloves
1 1/2 c. shredded zucchini
Caramel frosting:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice and extract.
Combine dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Add zucchini and mix well. Fill greased or paper-lines muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until cupcakes test done. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
For frosting, combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.
Source: Taste of Home
Yield: 1 1/2 - 2 dozen