Best 3 Cherry Banana Cupcakes Recipes

Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing cherry banana cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion. These moist and fluffy cupcakes boast a delightful blend of sweet cherries and ripe bananas, creating a harmonious balance of flavors in every bite. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, each cupcake is elevated to a new level of decadence. This recipe collection also features a variety of other delectable cupcake creations, including classic chocolate cupcakes with a rich and fudgy frosting, tempting red velvet cupcakes with a velvety texture and a hint of cocoa, and indulgent carrot cupcakes adorned with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making these cupcakes the stars of any gathering.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA CUPCAKES

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This recipe was given to me by my mother, and I've since handed it down to my daughters. The moist cupcakes are topped with frosting that comes together in no time. And if you'd like even more banana taste, stir some mashed banana into it. -Wanda Thole, Leonard, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Colored sprinkles, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and bananas. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to banana mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Fill 18 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; add enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MARI'S BANANA CUPCAKES

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These cupcakes are fluffy, moist, and good to eat at any time of day. This recipe is very easy to do, so cheer up and bake! They are easy, delicious, and fun to make!

Provided by Mari

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 bananas, mashed
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease 14 muffin cups.
Lightly beat bananas and white sugar together in a bowl until smooth; add eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Beat in vegetable oil until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in flour, baking soda, and buttermilk; mix well. Fold in pecans. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle cupcakes with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

BANANA CHERRY CUSTARD MUFFINS

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the muffin tin
3/4 cup frozen pitted cherries, thawed, halved and well drained
3 very ripe bananas
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
Line a plate with 2 layers of paper towels and place the cherries on top to dry briefly.
Put the bananas in a large bowl and mash them very thoroughly with a fork. Add the vanilla and mix and mash to combine. Add the eggs and whisk until well beaten.
Divide the cherries evenly among the muffin cups, then pour in the banana custard (each cup will be about three-quarters full). Bake until the muffins are domed and set, 12 to 14 minutes.
Run a thin knife around the edge of each muffin and remove with a small offset spatula. Cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar if using and serve.

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries that have been thawed and drained.
Be sure to rinse the cherries well before using them.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
Fill the cupcake liners only about 2/3 full. The cupcakes will rise as they bake.
Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.

Conclusion:

These cherry banana cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist and fluffy, with a sweet and tangy flavor that is sure to please everyone. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a creamy and decadent flavor to the cupcakes. Whether you are making them for a party, a bake sale, or just for yourself, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.