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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Fill each cupcake liner with the batter, filling about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or a knife.
- Optional: Garnish with banana slices or sprinkles for decoration.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Bananas are a great source of potassium, vitamin C, and fiber.
Cream cheese frosting pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of bananas.
You can freeze these cupcakes for up to 3 months, making them great for future dessert cravings.