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Banana Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe – Easy Dessert Ideas

Banana Cream Cheese Cupcakes – Easy, Moist & Delicious

Description

Hello, cupcake lovers! 🍌 If you’re a fan of banana desserts with a creamy twist, you’re in for a treat. These Banana Cream Cheese Cupcakes combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the tangy smoothness of cream cheese filling, all topped with a fluffy frosting that will melt in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion or just because you want to indulge, these cupcakes are easy to make and guaranteed to impress!

Let’s dive into this banana cream dream cupcake recipe!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed

Filling:

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Banana slices for garnish
  • A pinch of cinnamon for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before filling.
  • In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Once the cupcakes are cool, use a small knife or cupcake corer to create a hole in the center of each cupcake. Fill each with the cream cheese mixture.
  • For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Pipe the frosting onto the filled cupcakes, then top each with a banana slice and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon.

Equipment

Notes

  • Choosing ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cupcakes will be. Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots.
  • Filling the cupcakes: Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before filling, or the cream cheese mixture will melt.
  • Frosting piping: If you don’t have a piping bag, you can fill a ziplock bag and snip off one corner for a DIY solution.

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/banana-cream-cheese-cupcakes-recipe-easy-dessert-ideas/