Best 6 Banana Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our tantalizing banana cupcakes, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. These moist and flavorful cupcakes are a perfect treat for any occasion. The combination of sweet banana and tangy cream cheese creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe article provides two exceptional variations to satisfy your sweet cravings. The classic banana cupcake recipe offers a timeless combination of subtle banana flavor and fluffy texture. For those seeking a more decadent experience, the chocolate chip banana cupcake recipe incorporates rich chocolate chips, adding an extra layer of indulgence to the already irresistible treat.

Both recipes are adorned with a velvety cream cheese frosting, which strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and tanginess. The frosting adds an elegant touch to the cupcakes, making them perfect for celebrations or as a delightful everyday treat.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a batch of irresistible banana cupcakes that are sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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 CUPCAKES



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These Banana Cupcakes topped with tangy cream cheese frosting are fluffy, moist, and come together in a snap. Your family will go bananas for them!

Provided by Jamie Lothridge

Categories     Cupcakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 large ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed
Cream cheese frosting, for topping
Chopped pecans, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy - about 4 minutes.
  • Add in sour cream, vanilla and eggs and mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the mashed bananas until incorporated, taking care to not over mix.
  • Use a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) to divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake cupcakes in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops turn golden-brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cupcake comes out clean.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Garnish with chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 54 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 cupcake, Sodium 138 milligrams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

BANANA CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Preheat your oven for the ultimate recipe for extra-moist and fluffy Banana Cupcakes topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, chilled
11 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temp
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Dried banana chips, for decorating (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two muffins pans with paper cups.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the lemon juice. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, then beat in the eggs one at a time, beating between each addition.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
  • Fold in the mashed bananas then portion out the batter into the muffin cups so that they are 3/4 full. (This recipe yields about 30 cupcakes.)
  • Bake the cupcakes for 18 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove the cupcakes from the oven and set them aside to cool while you make the frosting.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the butter and beat until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Sift the confectioners' sugar into the bowl, then add the vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Slather the frosting atop the completely cooled cupcakes and top with dried banana chips (optional). (See Kelly's Note.)
  • If you prefer to pipe the frosting, chill it in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before transferring it to a piping bag or sealed plastic bag fitted with your choice of piping tip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BANANA WALNUT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Stated by several as the best thing I have ever baked... these are soooo good, and the frosting is the best cream cheese frosting I have come across yet.

Provided by missyqh

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
2 bananas (mashed)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup walnuts (in small pieces)
1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cupcake batter: Cream butter and sugars, add mashed bananas. Add eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in yogurt. Add walnuts.
  • Scoop into 12 cupcake papers (I used an ice cream scoop.) Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Mine took 20 minutes.
  • Frosting: Whip cream cheese, vanilla and confectioners sugar, by hand or electric mixer.

BANANA CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Adapted from Cooking Light (Sept. 1999). Original recipe uses plain fat-free yogurt, but I prefer powdered buttermilk, reconstituted. This allegedly yields 12 standard-sized cupcakes, but I like to make 24 mini ones for parties. Nutmeg adds that special something.

Provided by May M

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 mini cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup banana, ripe and mashed well
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour (1 cup weighs 4.5 oz)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup buttermilk (I use Saco brand powdered buttermilk, reconstituted.) or 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt (I use Saco brand powdered buttermilk, reconstituted.)
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/3-less-fat, chilled (0.5 cup weighs 4 oz. I use Philadelphia regular.)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., and spray a 12-cup standard or 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick spray. IMPORTANT: If you use paper liners, be sure to spray the insides of the liners or the cupcakes will stick!
  • CUPCAKES: Mix the mashed banana and 1/4 cup sugar and set aside.
  • Beat 1/2 cup sugar, butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract at medium speed of a mixer until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Now add banana mixture and beat well.
  • In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Add flour mixture to wet mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing after each addition.
  • Bake at 350 deg. for about 25 minutes (mini cupcakes, 12 to 15 minutes) or until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • FROSTING: Beat powdered sugar, chilled cream cheese and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract at medium speed just until blended (do not overbeat). Use the back of a spoon to spread over cupcakes.
  • Store frosted cupcakes and any leftover frosting in the refrigerator, although these cupcakes don't last long enough to worry about that!

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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You know that no cake, cupcake, bar or cookie is complete without the perfect layer of cream cheese icing or frosting. Luckily, our spreadable and creamy homemade recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Sweet with just the right amount of tang, this from-scratch Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect finish for carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, pumpkin-spice bars and more. Soon you'll be adding this cream cheese frosting recipe to everything on the dessert tray and more.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar as needed until frosting is a thick spreadable consistency.
  • Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cupcakes will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a light and airy cupcake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough cupcake.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cupcakes are cooked through.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to frost the cupcakes: This will help you to create a smooth and even frosting.

Conclusion:

These banana cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to potlucks. With their moist and flavorful banana cake and their rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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