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Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Tender banana cupcakes topped with creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, offering a comforting and nostalgic treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups mashed bananas, ripe
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • Optional garnish: banana slices and/or crushed Nilla Wafer cookies

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until lightened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  5. Incorporate the mashed bananas, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Mix in the buttermilk until the batter is smooth.
  7. Divide the batter into muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
  8. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened butter until smooth, then gradually add confectioners’ sugar.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with banana slices and/or crushed Nilla Wafer cookies as desired.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: banana cupcakes, cinnamon frosting, dessert, baking, homemade treats

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