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"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.822581,"reviewCount":248,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-07-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"NormaTeresa"},"reviewBody":"Yummy! Even my vegetable-hating grandchildren loved these cupcakes! They were moist and tasty even without the caramel topping. With the caramel, they were out-of-this world! I'll have to plant more zucchini!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-08-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sua166"},"reviewBody":"Excellent recipe! I did sub nutmeg for cloves and baked in greased floured tiny cupcake pan...came out perfect at 12 minutes..350\u00b0....a keeper!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Parula100"},"reviewBody":"I rarely bake anything that doesn\u2019t have chocolate in it, but this recipe looked so good I had to try it. I followed the recipe exactly, and the cupcakes and frosting were scrumptious! The only thing I would do differently would be to start checking them after 15-18 minutes, as they weren\u2019t quite as moist as I would have liked when I removed them from the oven after 20 minutes. But I am definitely adding this to my list of favorite recipes!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dawn384"},"reviewBody":"I'm not sure that I'd reviewed this recipe before, so I'll do it now I used half and half cream instead of the milk for the frosting and followed recipe for the basic cupcakes. However, I baked 7 cupcakes and three 5\"x3\" loaves I iced the loaves right away and thinned frosting with about 2 to 3 Tbsp. more half and half cream. This is a real winner of a recipe as it had been in one of the contests!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mary9668"},"reviewBody":"
These are the BEST! Like the caramel frosting as alternative to the usual cream cheese. I freeze lots of shredded zucchini since I\u2019m overloaded so I can make these all year long \ud83d\ude0b<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"erikamissamerica"},"reviewBody":"
I have been making these for years, since I first saw the recipe in the magazine. They are always a hit, and often requested. The frosting is amazing! I\u2019m not usually a frosting fan, but could eat this one with a spoon, it\u2019s so delicious. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"smjrks"},"reviewBody":"
Made as directed, husband loved them making them again today. Will definitely keep this recipe, so good!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Merrymeeting157"},"reviewBody":"
These were fantastic, will definitely make again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"karisue305"},"reviewBody":"I have been making these zucchini cupcakes since the recipe first came out in 1997, and it remains my favorite to this day. I make it exactly as written - it is perfect!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"eldie1959"},"reviewBody":"This was one of the first recipes I made when I began subscribing to the Taste Recipes magazine in the 1990's. I made the cupcakes for a outdoor concert I was going to on a summer evening. Delicious, moist spice cupcakes with a wonderful butterscotch icing. They were a big hit with my friends. Couldn't eat just one.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-06-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JGa2595176"},"reviewBody":"I have an amazing zucchini muffin recipe that I have been using for decades. But I wanted to branch out. I was glad I did! I liked the almond extract and the caramel frosting is terrific. The texture is amazing too, a nice not too dense, but thick enough consistency. Cinnamon and cloves are just right and not overwhelming.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-09-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rwippel"},"reviewBody":"The zucchini muffins were okay; however it was some of the best icing I have ever tasted! The icing was beyond amazing!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Elaine"},"reviewBody":"I made these yesterday and they were fantastic! The frosting was amazing and really took it over the top.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Gramma Amy","givenName":"Gramma","familyName":"Amy"},"reviewBody":"Really enjoy these cupcakes. The caramel frosting is such a great combination with the almond and spice flavor of the cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"1nana27"},"reviewBody":"Great flavor. Made 23","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"katrinia20"},"reviewBody":"Loved these cupcakes! Not overly sweet or heavy. Most of the sweetness comes from the frosting, and the cupcakes wouldn't be near as good without it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"marciaa1"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely scrumptious!! Definitely in the \"Let's do this again\" category.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"salisuz"},"reviewBody":"> I totally loved these cute cupcakes... but I turned them n2 holiday breads - I used the zucchini, crushed pineapple, raisins & either chopped walnuts or pecans (salted) - WOW - they were so good - I made 35 and all of them got sold at the Christmas craft festival this year! I will make these again... both as cupcakes and breads!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lauripobanz"},"reviewBody":"We tried this recently as I have a surplus of zucchini. My boys loved them. I had no problem with the frosting as is, make sure you let it actually get down to lukewarm if you are having problems with the consistency. Setting it in a pan of cool water can speed the process. I baked mine for 20 min. for the first 12, then 18 the second as I found them a little dry.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"msvplinda"},"reviewBody":"Took these to our Bunco game night. They were a hit. I didn't have any orange juice or almond extract, so I used lemon juice and lemon extract and they were very good. Moist and flavorful. The frosting was just the needed touch of sweetness to the cupcake. Will definitely be making again","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"desn2004"},"reviewBody":"These cupcakes are absolutely delicious! We always have so much zucchini in the summer, this is a keeper, I made the recipe as stated, just doubled it, and still feel like there aren't enough to go around. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"knollbrookcook"},"reviewBody":"Delicious. Yummy frosting. I have been making these for s few years now. As soon as zucchini appears in my garden, the cupcakes are never far behind!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"adamscook"},"reviewBody":"Very good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ClaudiaHeckman"},"reviewBody":"Made these for Christmas! I love these!!! The icing is super easy and comes right out of the pan without sticking to it at all. I put it in a ziplock bag and cut off the corner and wala! 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