Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 pieces medium zucchini, shredded
1/2 cup blackberry
Frosting:
1 cup (1 pack) butter, softened but cold
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoon milk
Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, combine the oil and sugar and mix until well blended. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until just combined. Add the vanilla extract and beat again.
3. Blend the wet mixture into the dry mixture alternately. Stir in zucchini and blackberry until well combined.
4.Scoop the batter into muffin pan with cupcake liners until around 3/4 full.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before completely removing from the pan.
Part 2
1. To prepare the frosting, in a large mixing bowl, cream butter until fluffy, around 5 minutes. Slowly add in confectioners sugar while continuously mixing.
2. Add vanilla and blend on low speed. Gradually add milk until you reach desired consistency. Beat at high speed until frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Part 3
1. Chill for 15 minutes. This will make the frosting easier to pipe and hold its shape.
2. Frost cooled cupcakes. Serve and enjoy.
