Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. It’s a cupcake (and cookie!!!!) kind of month. Not only are we focusing on decorating cupcakes with beautiful sunflowers, we also have banana cupcakes on the to- bake list. And I have one more new cupcake recipe coming later this month, too! Not only this, I’m posting a new baking basics post all about cupcakes soon.

Stay tuned for that! All cupcakes, all month. Banana– both the flavor and the fruit– is on both ends of the spectrum.

You either love love love banana or loathe loathe loathe banana. My sisters are anti- banana, while my parents and I can’t get enough. Banana bread? The more bananas packed inside, the better. Banana cake? Pass me another slice.

If you’re on the love side, sit back and stay awhile. If you’d rather pass, may I interest you in some equally as festive APPLE spice cupcakes instead?! Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe. Judging by the response to my favorite banana cake, I’m thinking most of you are bananas for… bananas. Couldn’t resist. I’m a dork.) I shared a layered version of the cake recently and topped it with brown butter cream cheese frosting. HOLY HECK that frosting is outrageous. All this banana razzmatazz put me in the mood to test out more frostings.

Turns out, quite a lot can pair with banana! And rather than post 7. I decided cupcakes are the best option. Today’s banana cupcake recipe is a mix of these banana cupcakes and my favorite banana cake. All of the recipes are very similar.

Searching for a fabulous brownie recipe? These Cream Cheese Frosted Brownies are very special, but quick and easy to make.

We have that super- moist texture, plenty of cinnamon spice flavor, dense crumb (but still on the softer side too!), mega banana flavor, brown sugar, and lots of buttery goodness. Today’s cupcake recipe is basically 2/3 of the banana cake recipe, only with the same amount of banana. I wanted to pack AS MUCH banana into the cupcake as I could and we can totally get away with 3 bananas here.

Amaretto Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe- easy cake to make, great for holidays/ potlucks. A creamy layer and crunchy streusel crumb topping make it unique. Southerners celebrate the good things in life with food, be it an extravagant game-day tailgate, a casual holiday party, or a formal Christmas Eve dinner. Apple Spice Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is a delicious celebration of all things fall with lots of apples and fall spices.

I also took a look at my original banana cupcake recipe, dropped out 1 egg and replaced with sour cream. Bacon Mashed Potatoes. I found the crumb in today’s version to be a little tighter– and they’re even moister. This is your dream banana cupcake. Here’s my favorite tip when making banana cake, bread, cupcakes etc: Mash the bananas in the mixer!

Using the paddle or whisk attachment, simply place your super ripe bananas inside the bowl and turn it on to medium- high speed. Mash ’em up! I used to mash bananas with my blender or food processor or with a fork (which takes some arm muscle!) but this way is soooo much easier and quicker. Then transfer the mashed bananas to a separate bowl and don’t even wash the mixer bowl. Just place the butter/sugar inside and begin creaming as the recipe instructs. The batter all comes together, I promise. This banana cupcake batter is creamy and thick. For best taste, texture, and to ensure proper rising– make sure you’re using buttermilk in this recipe.

If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, check out my DIY sour milk option in the notes. Now here’s the best part about this entire recipe: cinnamon cream cheese frosting! It blows my mind that 1 teeny little addition (literally just some cinnamon) can make such a noticeable difference.

And now I wonder why I waited so long to add cinnamon to cream cheese frosting?! Will I ever go back? NOPE. Just look at this stuff! Do you really want to indulge? Make my brown butter cream cheese frosting and add cinnamon. Can’t… find… the… right… words…WOW.

Besides brown butter, what flavor pairs well with banana, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon? Salted caramel, of course. Pretty sure salted caramel pairs with everything. I’d probably eat an entire plate of steamed broccoli if salted caramel was poured on top.

But let’s stick with banana cupcakes for now. SHOP THE RECIPEHere are some items I used to make today’s recipe.

Kitchen. Aid Stand Mixer  Cupcake Pan  Cupcake Liners   Piping Bags Ateco #8. Tip. Ingredients: 2 cups (2. Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Directions: Preheat the oven to 3. F (1. 77°C). Line a 1.

Line a second pan with 6 liners as this recipe yields about 1. Make the cupcakes: Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and both sugars together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the eggs, yogurt, and vanilla, then beat on medium- high speed until combined. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. Beat in the mashed banana. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients until just incorporated.

With the mixer still running on low, slowly pour in the buttermilk until combined. Do not overmix. You may need to whisk it all by hand to make sure there are flour pockets at the bottom of the bowl. Pour/spoon the batter into the liners - fill only 2/3 full to avoid spilling over the sides. Bake for 1. 8- 2. For around 3. 0 mini cupcakes, bake for about 1. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Make the frosting: In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy.

Add 3 confectioners' sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Beat on low speed for 3. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Frost cooled cupcakes however you'd like. I used an Ateco 8.

Top with salted caramel and/or a banana chip, if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make ahead tip: Cupcakes can be made ahead 1 day in advance, covered, and stored at room temperature. Frosting can also be made 1 day in advance, covered, and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. Leftover cupcakes keep well covered tightly in the refrigerator for 3 days. Frosted or unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen up to 2- 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes: *Why room temperature? All refrigerated items should be at room temperature so the batter mixes together easily and evenly. Read here for more information. If needed, you can use whole milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or fresh lemon juice instead of buttermilk.

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