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Banana Papaya Cupcakes Recipe

Inspired by a surprise papaya find (thanks, Mom!), these moist and delicious Banana Papaya Cupcakes offer a unique tropical twist on a classic treat! Sweet bananas perfectly complement the subtle sweetness of papaya, creating a cupcake that's both comforting and exciting. Feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins for an extra burst of flavor!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 111.6 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Papaya Cupcakes

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  • 2 large eggs
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  • ½ cup vegetable oil
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  • 1 cup mashed ripe papaya
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  • For frosting (recipe not included in source)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas
  • ½ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, chocolate chips, or raisins (optional mix-ins)

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How to Make Banana Papaya Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth (about 1 ½ cups mashed banana).
  3. Add the mashed papaya and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, salt) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the mashed banana and papaya mixture.
  7. Stir in your choice of mix-ins: ½ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, chocolate chips, or raisins (or a combination!).
  8. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Frost with cream cheese icing (recipe not included).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

9g

Carbs

3g

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