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By: Casey Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:06:49 GMT Irresistible Desserts
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Let me share my favorite twist on banana cupcakes! These Banana Cream Cheese Cupcakes combine everything wonderful about moist banana cake with a surprise cream cheese filling and fluffy frosting. They're perfect for when you want to make something really special that everyone will love.

What Makes These Extra Special

I love how these cupcakes balance sweet ripe bananas with that tangy cream cheese center. The hint of cinnamon and cloud-like frosting makes them absolutely irresistible. They're simple enough to make but look like they came from a fancy bakery.

What You'll Need

  • For the Cupcakes:
    • All-purpose flour (1 ½ cups)
    • Baking powder and soda
    • Just a pinch of salt
    • Soft butter (½ cup)
    • Regular sugar (¾ cup)
    • Fresh eggs
    • Pure vanilla
    • Sour cream for moisture
    • Very ripe bananas
  • For the Filling:
    • Soft cream cheese
    • Powdered sugar
    • More vanilla
  • For the Frosting:
    • More soft butter
    • Powdered sugar
    • Vanilla extract
    • Heavy cream

Let's Start Baking

Get Ready:
Heat your oven to 350°F line your muffin tin.
Mix Your Dry Team:
Whisk flour baking powder soda and salt.
Create the Base:
Cream butter and sugar add eggs vanilla and those sweet bananas.
Bring It Together:
Mix in dry ingredients and sour cream just until combined.
Time to Bake:
Fill your cups about 2/3 full bake until perfect.
Make It Special:
Fill with cream cheese mixture top with that fluffy frosting.
Make Them Pretty:
Add banana slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

My Best Tips

Use those super ripe speckled bananas they're the sweetest. Let your cupcakes cool completely before filling them. For pretty swirls use a piping bag or make one from a ziplock. And remember don't overmix your batter we want them light and fluffy.

Keep Them Fresh

Keep these beauties in the fridge for up to 4 days since they have cream cheese. I love them cold but 10 seconds in the microwave makes them heavenly warm. Try them with coffee or add a drizzle of caramel for extra indulgence.

A close-up view of several decorative cupcakes topped with cream frosting and sliced bananas.
A close-up view of several decorative cupcakes topped with cream frosting and sliced bananas.

Mix It Up

  • Try whipped cream on top for something lighter
  • Add mini chocolate chips for extra decadence
  • Sprinkle with nuts for crunch
  • Make them gluten-free with your favorite blend

Frequently Asked Questions

How ripe should my bananas be?

The riper the better - look for bananas with lots of brown spots for best flavor.

Can I make these ahead?

Yes, but add banana garnish just before serving to prevent browning.

How do I store these cupcakes?

Store in fridge up to 3 days due to cream cheese filling.

No piping bag - what can I use?

Use a ziplock bag with corner snipped off as DIY piping bag.

Why did my filling melt?

Make sure cupcakes are completely cool before filling to prevent melting.

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Banana Cream Cupcakes

Prep Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
20 Minutes
Total Time:
50 Minutes
Servings:
12
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Moist banana cupcakes with a surprise cream cheese filling and fluffy vanilla frosting. Topped with fresh banana and a hint of cinnamon.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
  • 1 tsp baking powder.
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda.
  • 1/4 tsp salt.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
  • 2 large eggs.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream.
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed.
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream.
  • Banana slices and cinnamon for garnish.

Instructions

1.

1. Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12-cup muffin tin.

2.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt.

3.

3. Cream Butter And Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

4.

4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs, vanilla, bananas.

5.

5. Combine: Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream.

6.

6. Fill Muffin Cups: Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.

7.

7. Bake: Bake 18-20 minutes until done.

8.

8. Cool: Cool completely.

9.

9. Prepare Filling: Mix filling ingredients until smooth.

10.

10. Core And Fill Cupcakes: Core cupcakes, add filling.

11.

11. Prepare Frosting: Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy.

12.

12. Finish Cupcakes: Frost cupcakes, add banana slice, sprinkle cinnamon.

Notes

  1. Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
  2. Cool completely before filling.
  3. Can use ziplock bag for piping.
  4. Add garnish just before serving.

Tools You'll Need

  • Muffin tin.
  • Electric mixer.
  • Mixing bowls.
  • Cupcake corer.
  • Piping bag.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Eggs.
  • Dairy.
  • Wheat/Gluten.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
  • Protein: 4 g