Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked banana cupcakes, topped with a luscious chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth. These cupcakes are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, perfect for any occasion. With a moist and fluffy crumb, each bite is an explosion of banana flavor, complemented by a rich and decadent chocolate frosting. These cupcakes are a delightful treat for banana lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike. Dive into the world of these delectable cupcakes with our easy-to-follow recipes, which include variations such as gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these irresistible banana cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
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BANANA CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: banana, yellow cake mix, water, eggs, bananas, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, salt
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Desserts
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
- In a large bowl, mash a banana until it reaches a liquid state.
- Mix in the remaining cake ingredients.
- Pour the mix into 12-cup muffin tray.
- Bake for 18 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before applying frosting.
- To prepare the frosting, mash 2 bananas until they reach a liquid state
- Mix in cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, and salt.
- Add frosting to cupcakes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 34 grams
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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
CHOCOLATE BANANA CUPCAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake or muffin pan with 24 regular-size cupcake liners.
- Measure all the ingredients accurately. Bring all the ingredients to room temperature. Place the butter in the mixing bowl. With the paddle attachment, beat the butter slowly until it is smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar; cream the mixture at moderate speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time. After each addition, beat until the eggs are incorporated before adding more. After the eggs are fully incorporated, mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sift the cake flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and nutmeg together. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing. Then add one-quarter of the sifted dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix just until blended. Mix the milk and banana puree. Add approximately one-third of the liquids. Mix just until blended in. Repeat until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Fill the cupcake liners half full with batter and bake until golden and baked through, about 35 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
- To assemble: Cut the center out of each cupcake and fill with the French Banana Buttercream. Dip the top of the cupcake in the Chocolate Ganache. Generously frost the top of each cupcake with the Italian Meringue Buttercream Frosting.
- Combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Dissolve the sugar. Boil until it reaches 240 degrees F.
- While the syrup is boiling, bet the yolks with an electric mixer with a wire whip until thick and light.
- When the syrup reaches temperature, pour it very slowly into the beaten yolks while whipping constantly. Continue to beat until the mixture is completely cool and the yolks are very thick and light.
- Whip in the butter a little at a time, adding it just as fast as it's absorbed by the mixture.
- Beat in the vanilla and banana puree. If the icing is too soft, refrigerate until it is firm enough to spread.
- Put the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream to a simmer. Once a simmer is reached, pour over the chocolate chips. Using a whisk, whip until smooth and creamy.
- Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Boil to reach 230 degrees F. Leave it alone. Cook over medium heat.
- While the syrup is boiling, using a whip attachment, start beating the egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl. Once peaks begin to form, add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar to make the peaks stiff.
- When the syrup reaches temperature, slowly pour it into the beaten egg whites while whipping constantly with the mixer on the lowest speed. Beat on high until cool, about 5 minutes.
- Turn down to medium-low speed and add the butter on the sides and scrape. Turn to high and beat until you have a smooth texture. Add the vanilla and chocolate ganache.
BANANA CUPCAKES WITH GANACHE FROSTING
Using extra-ripe bananas in this recipe ensures the cupcakes will be sweet and moist. The ganache frosting is made even fluffier with the addition of marshmallow creme. -Stephanie Lelo, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in bananas and pecans., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-24 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate with cream over low heat; stir until blended. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cool until mixture reaches room temperature. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in marshmallow creme and vanilla. Add chocolate mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Frost cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- Mash the bananas until they are very smooth, with no lumps.
- Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the cupcakes tough.
- Fill the cupcake liners only about 2/3 full, as they will rise during baking.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use semisweet or dark chocolate chips in the frosting.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk.
- These cupcakes can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Conclusion:
These banana cupcakes with chocolate frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, you are sure to love this recipe.
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