Best 3 Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes, where sweet banana and rich chocolate chips unite to create an explosion of flavors. These easy-to-make cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a festive celebration or a cozy family gathering. With a moist and fluffy banana cake base, studded with luscious chocolate chips and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes promise an unforgettable taste experience.

Discover the secrets of creating the perfect cupcake batter, ensuring a tender and moist crumb. Learn how to incorporate ripe bananas and chocolate chips into the batter without overmixing, preserving their distinct flavors and textures. We guide you through the baking process, providing tips to achieve evenly risen cupcakes with golden-brown tops.

Our cream cheese frosting recipe takes your cupcakes to the next level. With its smooth and tangy texture, it complements the sweetness of the banana cake and chocolate chips perfectly. We share our secrets for making a velvety smooth frosting that holds its shape beautifully, making it ideal for decorating your cupcakes.

For those with dietary restrictions, we offer a gluten-free variation of our Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delectable treat. We've carefully selected gluten-free flour and provided detailed instructions to ensure a successful baking experience.

To elevate your cupcakes even further, we present a collection of topping ideas to match various tastes and preferences. From classic chocolate ganache to colorful sprinkles and chopped nuts, let your creativity shine as you customize your cupcakes to perfection.

With our Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes, you'll impress your family and friends with your baking skills. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, this recipe is designed for success. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey with us!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Robyn Jessica

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 Cupcakes, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 pinch salt
3 very ripe mashed bananas (slice, then mash with a fork)
2 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • for Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 standard (6 cup) muffin tins with paper liners; set aside.
  • Combine the sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl combine the eggs, melted butter (you can microwave it), vanilla and banana mash.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir ONLY until you can no longer see the dry ingredients.
  • Gently mix in the chocolate chips.
  • Drop batter into the 12 cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Bake cupcakes for 25 minutes (you'll know they're done if an inserted toothpick comes out clean).
  • Remove cupcakes from tins and let cool for about 1 hour, preferably on a wire rack.
  • for Buttercream Frosting:.
  • Dice the butter.
  • Using an electric mixer, mix together all ingredients until the mixture looks and feels like frosting, about 3 minutes.
  • Use a butter knife to spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Decorate with additional banana slices, chocolate chips or coconut flakes.

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I was inspired by a few different banana cupcake recipes before settling on this one. The cream cheese frosting is probably my favorite part; it's just wonderfully decadent on a banana cupcake. Refrigerate cupcakes after frosting. P.S. They taste much better the next day!

Provided by merlfish

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
½ cup white sugar
6 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
2 ripe bananas, mashed
⅓ cup buttermilk
½ cup chocolate chips, or to taste
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine white sugar, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup butter in another bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg. Mix in mashed bananas. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with buttermilk, stirring after each addition. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool cupcakes on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and 3 tablespoons butter in a bowl until smooth. Add vanilla extract. Beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until frosting is smooth.
  • Spread frosting over cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 133.8 mg, Sugar 42 g

BANANA-CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES



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Didn't think the classic combo of yellow cake and chocolate frosting could get any better? It's time to try this banana cake recipe! Ripe bananas add extra richness and moisture, while semisweet chocolate chips and creamy chocolate frosting add luscious chocolatey goodness inside and out. Get a batch of these off to a quick start with your box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix, and pretty soon you'll have 24 little pick-me-ups ready for snacking, sharing or even freezing-just wait on the frosting, if you decide to freeze.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffins cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, bananas, water, butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Frost cupcakes with frosting. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for a sweeter, more flavorful cupcake. To ripen bananas quickly, place them in a paper bag with an apple or pear for 1-2 days.
  • Be sure to mash the bananas until they are very smooth. This will help to create a moist, tender cupcake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense cupcakes.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only about 2/3 full. This will help to prevent the cupcakes from overflowing while baking.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in dry, crumbly cupcakes.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These banana chocolate chip cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist, flavorful, and loaded with chocolate chips. With a few simple tips, you can make these cupcakes perfect every time. To make these cupcakes even more special, you can try some of these variations: * Instead of chocolate chips, use chopped nuts, dried fruit, or sprinkles. * Add a swirl of peanut butter or Nutella to the center of each cupcake before baking. * Top the cupcakes with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. * Drizzle the cupcakes with chocolate sauce or caramel sauce. Enjoy!

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