Description

These incredible banana cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the cozy warmth of cinnamon, all topped with a tangy, creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
½ cup Unsalted Butter
¾ cup Granulated Sugar
2 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas
¼ cup Whole Milk
8 ounces Cream Cheese
½ cup Unsalted Butter
3–4 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1–2 tablespoons Milk (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside
In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract
Gently fold in the mashed ripe bananas and then add the whole milk
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners and bake for 20-22 minutes
Let cupcakes cool before frosting with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting
To make frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and cinnamon and mix until fluffy
Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.

Adjust frosting consistency with powdered sugar or milk as needed.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 22 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 350-400 kcal
Sugar: 30-35 g
Sodium: 200-250 mg
Fat: 18-22 g
Saturated Fat: 10-12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6-10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45-50 g
Fiber: 1-2 g
Protein: 4-5 g
Cholesterol: 60-70 mg