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Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Deliciously moist banana cupcakes topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
  4. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese, then add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Use overly ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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