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Zucchini Cupcakes

I don't even like zucchini but these are delicious and I won the Iron Chef award at my ward FHE with them! Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling Yield: 18-24 Servings 20 20 40 Ingredients 3 eggs 1-1/3 cups  sugar 1/2 cup  canola oil 1/2 cup  orange juice 1 teaspoon  almond extract 2-1/2 cups  all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons  ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons  baking powder 1 teaspoon  baking soda 1 teaspoon  salt 1-1/2 cups  shredded zucchini (i just magic bulleted them, it was about two zucchinis) CARAMEL FROSTING: 1 cup  packed brown sugar 1/2 cup  butter, cubed 1/4 cup  2% milk 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract 1-1/2 to 2 cups  confectioners' sugar Directions In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice and extract. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for