Indulge in these decadent banana chocolate chip cupcakes topped with creamy cream cheese frosting for the perfect sweet treat.

These moist and flavorful banana chocolate chip cupcakes are a delightful combination of ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion or as a special dessert for your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in chocolate chips.
8. Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
11. For the cream cheese frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
12. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
13. Frost cupcakes once they are cooled and enjoy!

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