Recipe For Banana Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Banana cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are the perfect treat for any occasion! These cupcakes are moist, fluffy and packed with banana flavor. The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy and sweet taste that pairs perfectly with the banana cupcakes. If you're a fan of banana bread, you'll love these cupcakes! This recipe yields 12 cupcakes, but feel free to double the ingredients if you want to make more.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup mashed banana)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. In a separate large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, sugar, oil, egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 oz (1/2 cup) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
3. Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting. You can use a piping bag or a knife to frost them.
4. Enjoy your delicious banana cupcakes with cream cheese frosting!
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