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Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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These moist banana cupcakes are topped with a tangy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, making them a comforting treat ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups mashed bananas
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • Optional: banana slices and/or crushed Nilla Wafer cookies for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
  3. Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined and slightly lightened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs, sour cream or yogurt, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Beat in the mashed bananas until well incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Pour in the buttermilk and mix until just incorporated.
  8. Spoon the batter into the lined muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy, then gradually add the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  12. Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish as desired.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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