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Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with Cream Cheese Centers

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These moist double chocolate zucchini muffins feature a luscious cream cheese center, balancing rich chocolate flavor with a sneaky veggie boost. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they’re quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (light olive oil recommended)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup shredded), fresh or frozen, squeezed dry
  • ¾ cup (135g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or bittersweet)
  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese filling: Beat 4 ounces (113g) softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Chill in the fridge.
  3. Shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  4. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  5. In another large bowl, whisk granulated sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
  6. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined.
  7. Fold in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips evenly.
  8. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Add about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with another tablespoon of batter, sealing the filling inside.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean and tops feel springy.
  10. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy muffins. Fold batter gently to prevent toughness. Seal cream cheese filling fully inside batter to prevent leaking. Tent muffins with foil if browning too quickly. Let muffins cool to allow cream cheese centers to set.

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