Description
Savor the delightful taste of My Best Banana Cupcakes, featuring perfectly ripe bananas that make each bite a burst of natural sweetness. With golden-brown tops and a soft, fluffy interior, these cupcakes are not just a treat; they evoke cherished memories of baking with loved ones. Perfect for any occasion, serve them plain or topped with cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together melted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into lined cupcake pans, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg