Name: Banana Caramel Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature; 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2-3 overripe large bananas, puréed or mashed (about 1 1/2 cups); Homemade Caramel Sauce (or store-bought); Toffee bits (for garnish); Extra caramel sauce (for garnish); Fresh banana slices (for garnish)

Description

Deliciously moist banana cupcakes topped with a creamy caramel frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2–3 overripe large bananas, puréed or mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
Homemade Caramel Sauce (or store-bought)
Toffee bits (for garnish)
Extra caramel sauce (for garnish)
Fresh banana slices (for garnish)

Instructions

Make the Caramel Sauce: Prepare a batch of homemade caramel sauce and let it chill in the refrigerator.
Banana Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). In a stand mixer, cream the room temperature butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the mashed bananas, mixing until just combined. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Make the Frosting: Prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese with chilled caramel sauce until smooth and creamy.
Assemble: If desired, core the center of the cooled cupcakes, fill them with caramel, then frost the tops. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce and garnish with banana slices and toffee bits.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Don’t over-mix the batter to keep the cupcakes fluffy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: cupcakes, banana, caramel, dessert, frosting