BANANA CUPCAKES
Soft and tender Banana Cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Jessica Holmes
Categories Cupcakes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Line a 12-hole muffin tray with cupcake liners. Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced.
- In a large mixing bowl, add butter and sugars and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and creamy. Add vanilla and egg and beat briefly just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, add flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and whisk briefly.
- Add flour mixture to the butter mixture, along with buttermilk and the mashed banana. Gently mix until just combined. The batter will be thick and creamy.
- Spoon batter into prepared cupcake liners and bake for approximately 18-20 minutes or until the cakes spring back lightly to the touch. Remove cupcake from muffin tray and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the cream cheese frosting, add butter and cream cheese (ensuring both are at room temperature) to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla.
- Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, and continue to beat on a medium speed until smooth. Transfer frosting to a large piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe frosting onto each cupcake. Scatter over crushed walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cupcake, Calories 486 calories, Sugar 45.4 g, Sodium 137.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 62.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg
BANANA CUPCAKES WITH GANACHE FROSTING
Using extra-ripe bananas in this recipe ensures the cupcakes will be sweet and moist. The ganache frosting is made even fluffier with the addition of marshmallow creme. -Stephanie Lelo, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in bananas and pecans., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-24 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate with cream over low heat; stir until blended. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cool until mixture reaches room temperature. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in marshmallow creme and vanilla. Add chocolate mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Frost cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BANANA CUPCAKES WITH HONEY-CINNAMON FROSTING
For a handheld treat that takes the cake, try these cute confections -- they combine the flavor of classic banana bread with a creamy spiced frosting.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cupcake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in center of flour mixture. In well, mix together butter, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla. Stir to incorporate flour mixture (do not overmix). Dividing evenly, spoon batter into muffin cups.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan; cool completely on a wire rack. Spread tops with honey-cinnamon frosting. Just before serving, peel and slice banana into rounds, and place one on each cupcake, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g
BANANA CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
A classic combination in an adorable little package. The cupcakes, which are reminiscent of banana bread, would be a great breakfast treat (with or without the frosting).
Provided by Matt Lewis
Categories Cake Mixer Egg Breakfast Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Cream Cheese Banana Peanut Birthday Party Sour Cream Peanut Butter Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For cupcakes:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 12 standard (1/3-cup) muffin cups with paper liners. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Mash bananas with fork in another medium bowl until smooth. Mix sour cream and vanilla into bananas.
- Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and egg yolk and beat until well blended. Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with banana-sour cream mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating just until blended after each addition. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups (generous 1/4 cup for each).
- Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center of each comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to rack and let cool completely.
- For frosting:
- Sift powdered sugar into large bowl. Add cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until smooth. Spread frosting over top of cupcakes, dividing equally. Sprinkle lightly with chopped peanuts, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
BANANA CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
If you're in a banana and peanut butter mood, these are the perfect cupcakes to have! Both flavors balance perfectly, one doesn't overpower the other. Also a great way to use saved frozen bananas. Recipe works well doubled.
Provided by Mia
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Mash bananas with a fork in another medium bowl until smooth. Mix sour cream and vanilla extract into bananas.
- Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and egg yolk and beat until well blended. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with banana mixture, beating batter briefly after each addition until just blended. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin cups, adding about a generous 1/4 cup in each.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sift powdered sugar into a large bowl. Add cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread or pipe frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 278.7 mg, Sugar 31.4 g
BANANA AND VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Cupcakes are all the rage. Here is a simple recipe that I love to use. You can get as creative as you feel with the decoration by adding colors to the Buttercream and piping it creatively, adding sprinkles, or topping them with coconut, these are great fun to make!
Provided by Alimay
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; set aside. Beat 1/2 cup butter and the white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla with the last egg. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the chopped bananas, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, make the buttercream by beating 2/3 cup of butter in a bowl until smooth and glossy. Beat in the vanilla, followed by the confectioners' sugar. Once no dry lumps of sugar remain, add the cream and food coloring. Whip on high speed until light and fluffy. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 326.7 mg, Sugar 33.6 g
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