Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) neutral oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups (170g) shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup (220g) crushed pineapple

Instructions:

  1. Grate the zucchini, place it in a colander, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer zucchini to a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and press down firmly until no more liquid escapes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until no clumps remain.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the neutral oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of reserved pineapple juice until velvety.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the squeezed zucchini and crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
  7. Spoon batter into a 12-cup standard muffin tin and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.