Description
A delightful blend of banana and cream cheese in cupcake form, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- For frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the cream cheese filling: Mix 4 ounces cream cheese and 1/4 cup powdered sugar; pipe into cooled cupcakes.
- For frosting: Beat 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth; frost cupcakes.
Notes
Ensure bananas are ripe for the best flavor; store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 4g