Banana Muffins With Mascarpone Cream Frosting Or Spread Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Muffins With Mascarpone Cream Frosting Or Spread

• All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Nutmeg
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• Vegetable Oil
• 2 large eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• Bananas
• 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• Unsalted Butter
• 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Chopped walnuts (optional)

How to Make Banana Muffins With Mascarpone Cream Frosting Or Spread

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a standard 18-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
4. Mash 3 ripe bananas and stir them into the wet ingredients.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown.
8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While the muffins are cooling, prepare the frosting:
10. In a large bowl, beat together 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened), and 4 ounces mascarpone cheese until light and fluffy.
11. Gradually beat in 2 tablespoons honey until smooth and creamy.
12. Once the muffins are completely cool, frost generously. You can use a knife or piping bag for even frosting.
13. (Optional) Sprinkle with chopped walnuts for added crunch.