Banana Cupcakes

If you’re on the lookout for a delightful dessert that captures the essence of comfort food, look no further than these scrumptious Banana Cupcakes. With their moist texture and rich banana flavor, these cupcakes are a perfect treat for any occasion. Topped with creamy frosting and a sprinkle of chopped pecans, they’re sure to impress friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this banana cupcake recipe will become a favorite in your kitchen.

Top Reasons to Make Banana Cupcakes

There are plenty of reasons to whip up a batch of these Banana Cupcakes. First, they’re incredibly simple to make, requiring just a few ingredients that you might already have in your pantry. Second, they’re a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. Lastly, these cupcakes are versatile—they can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast treat!

What You’ll Need

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 larger ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
• Cream cheese frosting for topping
• Chopped pecans for garnish

What’s in the Gear List

• Mixing bowls: Essential for combining ingredients.
• Electric mixer: For achieving a light and fluffy batter.
• Cupcake pan: Holds the cupcakes as they bake.
• Cupcake liners: Keeps your cupcakes from sticking to the pan.
• Spatula: Great for mixing and scraping down the sides of your bowl.
• Cooling rack: Allows cupcakes to cool evenly after baking.

Banana Cupcakes: How It’s Done

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cupcakes will bake evenly.

Step 2: Prepare the Cupcake Pan

Line the cupcake pan with cupcake liners. This will make removing the cupcakes easier and help with clean-up.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, fine salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.

Step 4: Cream the Butter and Sugars

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5: Add Wet Ingredients

Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until everything is well combined.

Step 6: Incorporate Bananas

Fold in the mashed bananas gently using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense cupcakes.

Step 8: Fill the Cupcake Liners

Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. This will give them room to rise without overflowing.

Step 9: Bake

Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted

Banana Cupcakes

These Banana Cupcakes are MOIST and DELICIOUS! A perfect way to use up ripe bananas topped with creamy frosting.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 cup cake flour plus 2 tablespoons
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 larger ripe bananas peeled and mashed
• Cream cheese frosting for topping
• Chopped pecans for garnish

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• Cupcake Pan
• Cupcake Liners
• Spatula
• Cooling rack

Method

 

Instructions:

1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cupcakes will bake evenly.
2. Step 2: Prepare the Cupcake Pan - Line the cupcake pan with cupcake liners. This will make removing the cupcakes easier and help with clean-up.
3. Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, fine salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.
4. Step 4: Cream the Butter and Sugars - In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add Wet Ingredients - Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until everything is well combined.
6. Step 6: Incorporate Bananas - Fold in the mashed bananas gently using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Step 7: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense cupcakes.
8. Step 8: Fill the Cupcake Liners - Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. This will give them room to rise without overflowing.
9. Step 9: Bake - Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

• Use overripe bananas for the best flavor.
• Feel free to add chocolate chips for extra sweetness!
• Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.