Best Walnut Banana Cupcakes Recipes

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BANANA WALNUT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Banana Walnut Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting image

Stated by several as the best thing I have ever baked... these are soooo good, and the frosting is the best cream cheese frosting I have come across yet.

Provided by missyqh

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
2 bananas (mashed)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup walnuts (in small pieces)
1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cupcake batter: Cream butter and sugars, add mashed bananas. Add eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in yogurt. Add walnuts.
  • Scoop into 12 cupcake papers (I used an ice cream scoop.) Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Mine took 20 minutes.
  • Frosting: Whip cream cheese, vanilla and confectioners sugar, by hand or electric mixer.

WALNUT BANANA CUPCAKES



Walnut Banana Cupcakes image

What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. They're amazingly good; I get request for them all the time. -Rachel Krupp, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in banana and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each addition. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WALNUT BANANA CUPCAKES



Walnut Banana Cupcakes image

"What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. I get requests for them all the time; they're amazingly good." From Taste of Home submitted by Rachel Krupp.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add banana and vanilla; mix well.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream.
  • Fill paper-lined muffin cups have full.
  • Bake at 350 for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and vanilla.
  • Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar.
  • Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 57.9, Sodium 170.8, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 30.6, Protein 3.4

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