BANANA CUPCAKES WITH GANACHE FROSTING

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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
3/4 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons shortening
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

Nikky maine
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the ganache frosting helped to make up for it. Overall, they were still pretty good.


Amyiah Delcastillo
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I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I actually really liked these cupcakes. The banana flavor was subtle and the ganache frosting was delicious.


Landon Brennan
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These cupcakes were very easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


madoria deku
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them.


lofer alak
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still pretty good. The ganache frosting was very rich.


Nakivumbi Bridget
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I'm not a big fan of ganache frosting, but I loved the cupcakes themselves. They were moist and flavorful.


Dallas Keener
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These cupcakes were so moist and fluffy! The ganache frosting was rich and decadent.


Tammy Morton
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit with my friends and family. The ganache frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Lizzie SHACK
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I made these cupcakes for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Oscar Ouma
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the ganache frosting helped to make up for it. Overall, they were still pretty good.


RUSTY HENDRIX
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I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I actually really liked these cupcakes. The banana flavor was subtle and the ganache frosting was delicious.


Marko Banjac
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great! The ganache frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cupcakes themselves were perfect.


Daniel Samakai
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I didn't have any ganache frosting on hand, so I used a cream cheese frosting instead. The cupcakes were still very good.


minhduc nguyen
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The ganache frosting was very rich.


Emily Potter
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I used a different type of frosting, but the cupcakes were still delicious. The banana flavor was very strong and the cupcakes were moist.


ABIOLA IFABUMUYI
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These cupcakes were so good! The banana flavor was perfect and the ganache frosting was rich and creamy.


Philomena Nwatu
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. The recipe is easy to follow and the cupcakes are always moist and fluffy.


Kelsea Neal
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! They were easy to make and the ganache frosting was delicious.


CHEF BRIANz
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These cupcakes were a hit with my family! The ganache frosting was the perfect finishing touch.