Tuesday, September 15, 2009

MSC: Zucchini Spice Cupcakes

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I don't exactly want to start off this post saying that I really didn't like these, but it's the truth. It's probably because I don't usually like spices so if you like zucchini and spices, you'll probably love these. I've gotten better though from TWD, but these were still too overpowering for me, especially since zucchini doesn't exactly taste like anything. I don't think frosting could have saved these so I left them as is.

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I feel like I've been a little absent from blogging and havn't been commenting as much as I would love to, but right now everything feels a little bleh. I'm sure I'll get back into it because I can't ever imagine stopping with blogging or baking.

Thanks to Tracey for choosing these. Don't forget to check out the MSC Blogroll!
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34 comments:

  1. betty geekSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    Hey Steph! You weren't the only one that didn't like these cupcakes. The hubs and I couldn't finish eating one.

    Thanks for baking along with us this month!

    You make me proud! :)

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  2. "E" StreetSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    What? Not like zucchini and spice?! LOL I never thought about the fact that zucchini has no flavor - sort of like the potato I guess.... Even if you don't like the flavor - they look good.... as always!

    Hang in there!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  3. AudreySeptember 15, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    I'm sorry your cupcake weren't to your liking...to be honest, I've never met a zucchini bread or muffin that I found wonderful, though I keep trying! I know what you mean about 'bleh'...but we'd miss you, so come back again soon!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Hi, These look good...too bad they didn't taste too good...
    Peace, Stephanie

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  5. Monica LifferthSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Well they look good. Did you just throw them all away? I'm thinking a little frosting and your neighbors would have loved them. Mine did!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Sorry you're feeling down. Maybe the next cupcake assignment will be better.

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  7. LizNoVeggieGirlSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Contact me if you need extra support, girl - hang in there!! **hugs**

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  8. Paris PastrySeptember 15, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    That's too bad :( Without frosting they look like hearty muffins!!

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  9. AdamSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    You maybe just needed to add a little chocolate chips in there, that'll be your ticket out of blah land :)

    Enjoy your week buddy!

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  10. JeannetteSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    aw i'm sad you didn't like them, they look SO good!!

    maybe dial back on savory and up the sweet!! make CHOCOLATE zucchini cupcakes next time. mmm.

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  11. HindySeptember 15, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    A bleh mood *and* a bleh cupcake - I think you need chocolate. Don't worry, everything will improve.

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  12. stephchowsSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    darn, i hate when recipes look good but then you end up not liking them, they sounds delicious to me, I can give them a good home in my belly for you :)

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  13. Jennifer BSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    My BF and I are both fans of zucchini and spice so I think I'll be saving this recipe to try out one day soon!

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  14. k.a.r.e.nSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    They do look good though!

    Ice cream always makes me feel better.

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  15. noble pigSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Cream cheese frosting wouldn't have?

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  16. ElianaSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Cream chees frosting makes even cardboard edible. Too bad you didn't like them :( They still look pretty though.

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  17. jodieSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Ohh, I'm sorry you didn't like them.. I can definitely vouch for the deliciousness of the frosting though - shame you went without!! Hopefully next month brings something tastier!!

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  18. maraeSeptember 15, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    I also was not the world's largest fan, zucchini totally bakes out so I added a ton of SPICE and made them a bit more spice cakey!!!

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  19. NinaSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    I'm sorry you didn't like them, but I think frosting saves EVERYTHING haha.

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  20. My Peace Of FoodSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Looove any sort of zucchini muffin/bread. So delish it's amazing there's veg inside. Yum!

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  21. Elizabeth D.September 15, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I honestly didn't try mine (I know, for shame!) - I'm not a fan of this kind of cupcake. Give me chocolate or give me death! Everyone I gave a cupcake to, though, raved about them - especially the frosting.

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  22. JulieSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Sorry you didn't like the cupcakes. They look yummy!

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  23. UnknownSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Thanks so much for baking with me this week Steph! I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the cupcakes but hopefully next month's recipe will be more successful :)

    I think we've all been experiencing a bit of blogging burnout - you're definitely not alone!

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  24. JudySeptember 15, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    your pictures are beautiful! i didn't think i'd like these at first, but i thought they were delicious. =)

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  25. mikeSeptember 16, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    You'd never have know that you didn't like them from your photos - they're fantastic! To each his own - I'm sure there's plenty of other cupcakes in the book that you'll just love! Here's to Banana-Pecan??? :) Nicely done!

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  26. Ingrid_3BsSeptember 16, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    We've been missin' ya! You got the blogging blues? Take it easy and we'll see ya when you're ready!
    ~ingrid

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  27. BobSeptember 16, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    I like spice, maybe I'll give these a shot. Hope you feel better!

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  28. The Short (dis)Order CookSeptember 16, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Hey, it happens. I'm not fond of spice in cakes either. I don't generally like things like gingerbread cake or fruit cake because I'm just not into that flavor combo in my sweets.

    Still, it's rare that I'll post something I didn't like on my blog. Props to you!

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  29. PGSeptember 16, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    I've been thinking about baking zucchini something lately...Guess it won't be these. I like spice, but I find ingredients like nutmeg and cloves can overpower a dish pretty quickly.

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  30. TeaLadySeptember 16, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    despite the fact you didn't like them, they look lovely.

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  31. La Cuisine d'HeleneSeptember 16, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    I usually add chocolate chips. That gives a good taste. They look good.

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  32. eatme_deliciousSeptember 17, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    Aw sorry to hear you didn't like these cupcakes. :( I hope you stop feeling bleh soon!

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  33. AmyRuthSeptember 17, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    I totally know what you mean about commenting. Sometimes I just enjoy the feeling of accomplishment when I complete the baking project/post. Right?!? So, you didn't like the "muffins?' I thought they were muffin like too. Kind of like carrot cake only with zucc's so there ya go. They were moist and I think I would jazz them up in the muffin world if I was going to make them again. Probably not. Thank you much for stopping by. Hang in there, your blog friends love hearing from you...no pressure just letting you know you are missed :-> Take care
    AmyRuth

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  34. KerstinSeptember 18, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Aww, it's always disappointing when you don't like something you baked, but they do look pretty. Hope you find your inspiration soon!

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