Description
Delicious and comforting banana cream cupcakes, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Sliced bananas for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the mashed banana and vanilla extract until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add the powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until you reach stiff peaks.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with whipped cream and top with sliced bananas.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a lighter batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cupcakes, banana, dessert, baking, sweet treats