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Moist Banana Cupcakes with Tangy Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist banana cupcake cut in half showing the texture, topped with cream cheese frosting, with two whole banana cupcakes in the background.
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A reliable recipe for moist and fluffy banana cupcakes made from scratch, topped with a simple, tangy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the mashed bananas until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  10. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Beat until the frosting is light and creamy.
  11. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto each cupcake.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best banana flavor and moisture.
  • For extra tang in the frosting, increase the lemon juice to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for texture.

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