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Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Deliciously moist banana cupcakes topped with silky cinnamon cream cheese frosting. A perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar (plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs, sour cream or plain yogurt, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
  5. Incorporate the mashed bananas into the wet mixture, folding until evenly distributed.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Mix in the buttermilk until the batter is smooth.
  8. Fill the muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
  9. Allow the cupcakes to cool for 20 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add the confectioners’ sugar.
  11. Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  12. Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish as desired.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor. Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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