Description
Delicious homemade Banana Cupcakes filled with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, topped with dreamy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamo
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
1 cup Granulated sugar
2 large Eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
1 cup Very ripe mashed bananas
1/2 cup Full-fat milk, at room temperature
8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons Milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then stir in the pure vanilla extract
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas until just combined
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clea
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract
- Adjust the consistency with milk, if needed, then frost the cooled cupcakes
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg