Banana Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Delight your guests with these adorable mini banana cupcakes! A lighter take on a classic, this recipe (adapted from Cooking Light, Sept. 1999) uses powdered buttermilk for extra moisture and a delightful tang. We've doubled the original recipe to yield 24 mini cupcakes, perfect for parties or gatherings. A hint of warm nutmeg adds a special touch that elevates these cupcakes to the next level. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 114.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

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How to Make Banana Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add powdered buttermilk and whisk until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill mini muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While cupcakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting:
  9. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  11. Add vanilla extract and milk, beating until desired consistency is reached.
  12. Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost generously and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

9g

Carbs

6g