Description
Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream are a delightful treat that captures the essence of comfort in every bite. Moist and flavorful, these cupcakes are made with ripe bananas, which not only enhance their sweetness but also create a tender texture. Topped with rich cinnamon buttercream frosting, they offer a perfect balance of warmth and indulgence. Ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or simply as an afternoon snack, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends. Whip up this easy recipe and enjoy the nostalgia of homemade baking while savoring the irresistible flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or mix with brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus more for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- For frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter, milk as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mashed bananas; stir until just combined.
- Beat in the egg until fully mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar; add cinnamon and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg