Banana Cupcakes
You know I hate bananas. I really really do. But my kids LOVE them and in an effort to come up with as many recipes as possible for the Kid without chocolate or nuts, I knew I’d have to reach out to the banana and become friends. Or frenemies, who knows. I worked a lot on this recipe and I think I got what I was looking for, a nice banana taste and deliciously perfect cupcake.
ingredients:
1-1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
3 mashed bananas
1 Tablespoon honey
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prep a cupcake pan with liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix together the butter, mashed bananas, honey, eggs and vanilla. Add the flour mixture a little at a time – make sure you don’t overmix!
Spoon the batter into the liners. Bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean 14-16 minutes depending on your oven. Let cool on a wire rack.
I like to top these with cinnamon frosting. And monkeys, of course.
These banana cupcakes rocked – they were so delicious! And no, I haven’t made them yet – I’m still thinking about the perfect ones you brought over. The monkeys were a cute touch.
Those sound yummy. Can I have your recipe for the icing too? Please email me!
I just made these – they are definitely “break the diet” worthy. SO good! Thanks for sharing!
Those sound yummy. Can I have your recipe for the icing too? Please email me!
It’s in the recipe in a clickable link – here it is one more time: Cinnamon Buttercream
Another great recipe! My first try at cupcakes. For me, the frosting, though very tasty, could be less sweet. Would it work with less sugar, or would that ruin the consistency? But you’re right, the banana flavor of the cake is perfect!
Where did you get those monkeys? Are they gummy? Please email me! I can’t wait to make these!
@Lisa,
I got the monkeys at a kitchen supply store, they are for cocktails really – they are made of plastic but the kids like to play with them…
These cupcakes are delicious! Thanks for the awesome recipe
I just blogged about these cupcakes (linking back to you of course). Thanks so much for the inspiration. the only thing i was missing were monkeys
http://thelittlethingsjournal.blogspot.com/2011/01/banana-cupcakes-cinnamon-buttercream.html
Useful information. Lucky me I discovered your website unintentionally, and I am surprised why this coincidence did not took place in advance! I bookmarked it.
Wow. These are fabulous! I just made my trial run at them in preparation for my banana-loving son’s birthday party next weekend. Wish me luck as I attempt to decorate them with his favorite characters (Team UmiZoomi)!