Raisin-Zucchini Spice Cupcakes

**Admin** Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:14 pm

Raisin-Zucchini Spice Cupcakes

SERVINGS: 24
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) spice cake mix
1-1/3 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup raisins
CINNAMON FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs;
beat on low speed for 30 seconds.
Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Stir in zucchini and raisins.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy.
Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency.
Frost cupcakes. Yield: 2 dozen.