Moist banana cupcakes topped with tangy chocolate cream cheese frosting—does it get any better?! Switch up your cupcake game with this easy homemade recipe.
2cupspowdered sugar(add more as needed for the right consistency)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium, until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla; beat just until combined. Mixture may look somewhat curdled.
Add dry ingredients, beat on low until combined, then increase speed to medium. Beat for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
Divide batter evenly, filling cupcake liners about ½ full. Bake 16 minutes or until lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool cupcakes in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely before frosting (about 1 hour).
Meanwhile, prepare frosting. Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Add cocoa, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk. Beat until blended. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth and light. Add more powdered sugar or milk, if needed, for the desired consistency.
Using an offset spatula or butter knife, spread the frosting on the cupcakes.For piped frosting (as pictured), use a piping bag and your choice of tip. You may need to beat in extra powdered sugar for a firmer consistency to pipe.
Serve cupcakes immediately or store in fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
The riper the bananas, the sweeter the cupcakes will be. Since bananas vary widely in size, it's best to measure the mashed bananas so you have the correct amount.
Frosting options: Feel free to use your favorite frosting. The post has additional homemade frosting recipe links. Canned frosting is just fine, too. The bananas are so rich and moist, they're great without frosting, too!