BANANAS FOSTER SURPRISE CUPCAKES

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This recipe was inspired by the classic dessert, which I had for the first time at a restaurant with my parents when I was eleven years old. The flavor is magical! -Julie Ohnstad, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 23

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-3/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4-5 medium)
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 jar (12 ounces) hot caramel ice cream topping
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
FROSTING:
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
Sliced bananas, whipped cream and turbinado (washed raw) sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the bananas, buttermilk, lemon juice and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in cupcake comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a very small tip. Fill with caramel filling. Push the tip through the top to fill each cupcake., For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Stir in baking soda; cook and stir until smooth. Stir in butter and extract. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes., Beat frosting on high until thickened, 15-20 minutes. Top cupcakes with frosting, banana slices and whipped cream; sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Saqib Rajpoot
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These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Wiilka Hormarka
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I made these cupcakes for my friend's birthday and she loved them. She said they were the best cupcakes she'd ever had.


Joshua Craig
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These cupcakes are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're beautiful and delicious.


parween wasany
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I'm not a fan of bananas, but I loved these cupcakes. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


darklight
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These cupcakes are so delicious, I could eat them every day.


Thomas Martin
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Lorena Gt
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These cupcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and impressive.


Adil Rao
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I made these cupcakes with gluten-free flour and they turned out great. They're a delicious and allergy-friendly treat.


Jose Renteria
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The caramel sauce is the perfect topping for these cupcakes. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet.


Josina Motshwane
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. They're the perfect texture for a cupcake.


Khethiwe Ndlovu
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I'm not usually a fan of bananas, but I loved these cupcakes. The banana flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Jair Regino
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up ripe bananas. They're also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.


Dilki Dharkan
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Hossam
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The surprise banana filling is what really makes these cupcakes special. It's a delicious and unexpected treat.


Lukman Yahaya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. They're so moist and flavorful.


HRÎDOY MÎAH
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These cupcakes are so rich and decadent, they're sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.


Khagendra Sunar
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I love the combination of bananas and caramel in these cupcakes. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Damian Raghoonanan
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and the surprise banana filling was a delightful treat.