Banana Cupcakes
Jan 11, 2025 11:03 AM
I can’t get over the flavor in these soft and fluffy banana cupcakes! They’re made with freshly mashed bananas and a hint of tangy buttermilk, topped with swirls of creamy peanut butter frosting and chocolate.
I’ve never met a cupcake that I didn’t like, but I’m not sure I’ve met a cupcake I LOVE more than these ridiculously delicious banana cupcakes! I flavor these buttery banana cupcakes with fresh ripe bananas and a splash of buttermilk, and they taste just like my favorite homemade buttermilk banana bread. The texture is much softer, however topped with big swirls of peanut butter frosting. Here’s why I love them:
Big banana flavor. Real bananas fill these cupcakes with sweetness, while buttermilk adds a little tang. The ingredients are simple but there’s plenty of flavor to go around.
The best texture. These banana cupcakes are super moist and so delicious! Fluffy, and tender… they’re impossible to resist. I sneak one (or two) even before I add the frosting!
Quick to make. When I have limited time for baking, there’s no easier cupcake recipe. The batter is ready in minutes and the cupcakes bake just as quickly.
Deliciously decorated. I couldn’t resist frosting my banana cupcakes with peanut butter frosting and finishing them off with Reese’s peanut butter cups and chocolate. The combination is NEXT LEVEL. Decorate them any way you like for birthdays, parties, or just because.
Ingredients:
Cupcakes
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, room temp (1 stick)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (you can add more if you prefer a creamier frosting)
Garnish (Optional)
- Chocolate syrup for drizzle (I used Hershey’s)
- Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, chopped
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
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