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Banana Cupcakes With Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

Delicious banana cupcakes topped with a rich chocolate peanut butter frosting.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320 kcal

Ingredients 

Cupcakes

  • 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas about 3 bananas
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk

Frosting

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice, set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt, set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream ½ cup butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  6. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
  7. Fold in banana mixture.
  8. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat peanut butter and ¼ cup butter until creamy.
  12. Mix in cocoa powder and powdered sugar alternately with milk until smooth and spreadable.
  13. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Banana, Chocolate, Cupcakes, Peanut Butter
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