Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting (and filling!)

  • 24
  • 10 mins
  • 34 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 4 about 4 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Sauces/Spice Mixes/Spreads

These banana cupcakes are the perfect combination of banana and chocolate. The sweet filling inside makes them extra special.

These banana cupcakes are the perfect combination of banana and chocolate. The sweet filling inside makes them extra special.

Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a bowl of a stand mixer (you may also use a hand mixer), combine dry ingredients of cupcakes. Add in wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. Once combined, increase mixer speed to medium and beat for three minutes.

Prepare frosting by beating all ingredients together with electric mixer until smooth and slightly fluffy. Using a piping bag, pipe frosting into hollowed out cupcakes and into a pretty pile on top. Serve immediately or store in fridge until ready to serve.

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