Banana Caramel Peanut Butter Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup white sugar.
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1/2 tsp salt.
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1 tsp baking soda.
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1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth style.
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1/2 cup butter—leave it at room temperature to soften.
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3 bananas, ripe and mashed for sweetness.
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2 eggs, large.
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1/4 cup milk, your choice of type.
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1 tsp vanilla extract, for flavor.
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1/2 tsp baking powder.
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2 cups regular flour.
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1/2 cup caramel sauce to drizzle on top.
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1/2 cup chopped-up peanuts for garnish.
# Instructions:
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Get your oven going at 350°F (175°C) and pop some cupcake liners into your muffin tray.
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Mix together your flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
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In a second bowl, whip sugar and soft butter until it’s nice and airy.
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Toss in the eggs one by one, then the bananas, peanut butter, milk, and vanilla. Stir till it’s all blended.
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Dump your dry mix into the wet ingredients in small batches, mixing gently until no streaks of flour remain.
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Pour the batter into liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
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Slide the tray in the oven for 18-20 minutes. Check them with a toothpick—it should come out clean if they’re done.
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Let the cupcakes sit in the tray for a bit, then move them onto a cooling rack to finish chilling.
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When fully cool, pour caramel over each cupcake and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
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Time to enjoy your treat!
# Notes:
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These cupcakes are rich and tender, packed with banana and peanut butter, and finished with caramel and nuts for an extra treat.
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Perfect for everything from a potluck to an afternoon snack—you’ll love them!