Delicious Banana Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge your taste buds with these moist and flavorful banana pumpkin cupcakes. This delightful dessert combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich and earthy taste of pumpkin. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party or a cozy evening at home. Treat yourself to a batch of these cupcakes and savor the delightful combination of flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
11. Once the cupcakes are cooled, prepare the cream cheese frosting.
12. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes and decorate as desired.
13. Serve and enjoy!

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