Description
Delightful banana cupcakes infused with the rich flavor of caramel, topped with creamy caramel cream cheese frosting. A perfect treat 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 (optional)
- Extra caramel sauce (optional)
- Fresh banana slices (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Caramel Sauce: Prepare a batch of homemade caramel sauce and let it chill in the refrigerator while you bake the cupcakes.
- Banana Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a standard 12-cup cupcake pan and a second pan with 5 liners. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together. In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the wet ingredients and incorporate the eggs. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the mashed bananas. Fill the cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let them cool completely.
- Make the Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting: Use the caramel sauce to prepare the frosting, adjusting the sweetness to your taste.
- Assemble the Cupcakes: Core the centers of the cooled cupcakes, fill them with caramel, frost the tops, and garnish with additional caramel sauce, fresh banana slices, and toffee bits if desired. Enjoy your delicious cupcakes!
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the best flavor. Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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