Name: Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins... or Cupcakes.
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 Muffins
Ingredients: 1-1/2 heaping cups zucchini, finely-grated; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder; 1-1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder; 1/2 tsp fine-grain sea salt; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil; 1 large egg; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 4 cups (16 oz) powdered (confectioners) sugar, sifted; 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 4 oz mascarpone, softened; 3-4 tbsp milk; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract