Delicious and Moist Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in the heavenly combination of banana and cream cheese with these moist and flavorful banana cupcakes. Topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion. Whip up a batch of Mari's Banana Cupcakes and satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Fill each cupcake liner with the batter, filling about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
9. For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or a knife.
11. Optional: Garnish with banana slices or sprinkles for decoration.
12. Serve and enjoy!

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