Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients (16)

  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • For the Ricotta Mousse:
  • 1 cup good quality ricotta
  • 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar
  • 2 ounces melted dark/bittersweet chocolate (still warm)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream

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