Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

How to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two standard muffin tins with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas. Add ⅓ cup (75g) melted unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
4. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
6. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cupcakes cool in the tins for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While cupcakes cool, prepare the buttercream frosting.
10. In a medium bowl, beat ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
11. Gradually add 2-3 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
12. Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with buttercream frosting.
13. Decorate with additional banana slices, chocolate chips, or coconut flakes (optional).