Banana Cupcakes With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Do you have any ripe bananas lying around the kitchen? Don't let them go to waste! Whip up a batch of delicious banana cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-follow recipe will satisfy any sweet tooth and impress your friends and family.
Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Pour in the buttermilk and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Scoop the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each cupcake liner about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined and fluffy.
- Spoon the frosting into a piping bag with a star tip or use a spoon to frost the cupcakes.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top of the frosting for an extra touch of flavor.
- Enjoy your delicious banana cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting!
That's it! This recipe yields 12-14 cupcakes and will surely become a favorite in your home. Don't hesitate to experiment with different toppings or flavors to create your own unique twist on this classic dessert. Happy baking!