Banana Walnut Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Walnut Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

How to Make Banana Walnut Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. **Cupcake Batter:** In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Mash 3 ripe bananas and stir them into the batter, followed by 1 cup chopped walnuts and ½ cup plain yogurt.
7. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full.
8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 18 minutes.
9. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. **Cream Cheese Frosting:** In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter, 3 cups confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add more confectioners' sugar if needed to reach desired consistency.
11. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost generously and enjoy!