Description
These Fluffy Banana Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream are perfect for using overripe bananas, offering a moist and fluffy texture complemented by a rich buttercream frosting. Ideal for any occasion, these cupcakes bring joy and comfort with every bite.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Ground cinnamo
½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup Granulated sugar
1 large Egg
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
1 cup Mashed ripe bananas
¼ cup Buttermilk
1 cup Unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
1 cup Packed light brown sugar
3–4 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
¼ cup Heavy cream
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes
- Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla extract
- Mix in the mashed ripe bananas until just combined
- Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the banana mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clea
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack
- For the buttercream, cream the softened butter until light and creamy
- Incorporate light brown sugar and beat until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt
- Whip until smooth and airy; frost cooled cupcakes as desired
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
Do not overmix to maintain fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 225 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg