Chocolate Lover’s Dream: Banana Split Cupcakes
Delightful banana split cupcakes with rich chocolate flavor and classic toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- Chocolate frosting
- Sliced bananas
- Whipped cream
- Cherry on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream butter in a separate bowl until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk. Add mashed banana and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting with chocolate frosting.
- Top each cupcake with sliced bananas, whipped cream, and a cherry on top.
Notes
Serve at parties or gatherings. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg