BANANA CUPCAKES W/ PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

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Looking for something to do with those overripe bananas besides the plain old banana bread? This recipe is for you!

Provided by LibraChick93093

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 very ripe large bananas, peeled
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
chopped lightly dry roasted salted peanut (optional)

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F Line 12 standard (1/3-cup) muffin cups with paper liners. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Mash bananas with fork in another medium bowl until smooth. Mix sour cream and vanilla into bananas.
  • Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and egg yolk and beat until well blended. Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with banana-sour cream mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating just until blended after each addition. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups (generous 1/4 cup for each).
  • Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center of each comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to rack and let cool completely.
  • Sift powdered sugar into large bowl. Add cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until smooth. Spread frosting over top of cupcakes, dividing equally.

Salita khadka
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.


Suresh Tamu
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I made these cupcakes with a chocolate ganache frosting and they were amazing! The chocolate and banana flavors paired perfectly together.


theresa lubbe
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These cupcakes were very easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used a mini muffin tin and they were the perfect size for a party.


Ali Shehroz
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I made these cupcakes for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them and I even had several people ask for the recipe.


T Sivils
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was very good. I think I would add a bit more moisture to the batter next time.


Sheno Khan
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I made these cupcakes with a cream cheese frosting and they were delicious! I think I prefer the cream cheese frosting to the peanut butter frosting.


Ntiyiso 27
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These cupcakes were very moist and fluffy. The frosting was also very good, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Brenna Newby
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I made these cupcakes for my kids and they were a huge hit! They loved the banana flavor and the peanut butter frosting.


MARISSA RAMIREZ
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These cupcakes were perfect for a birthday party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Carla Martinez
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I still really enjoyed these cupcakes. The banana flavor was very strong and the frosting was not too sweet.


Lilli Backwater
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These cupcakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Fatima Jannat
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I added a few chocolate chips to the batter and they were delicious! I think next time I'll try adding some chopped nuts to the frosting.


DXM08
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I made these cupcakes gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out great! They were just as moist and fluffy as the regular cupcakes.


Jimoh Joy
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.


Bebik Tharu
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I love banana cupcakes and these were some of the best I've ever had. The peanut butter frosting was a great addition and really took them to the next level.


Bereket Abi
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out so moist and fluffy. The frosting was also very easy to make and it piped beautifully.


Ikeyiah Jenkins
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I even had several people ask for the recipe.


Asifa Yasin
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These cupcakes were absolutely delicious! The banana flavor was perfect and the peanut butter frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.