Banana Cupcakes
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4.7
Banana Cupcakes
Description
Banana Cupcakes start with ripe bananas mashed to incorporate natural moisture and sweetness. Mixing these with a boxed vanilla cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil forms a batter that bakes into light, moist cupcakes with gentle banana notes. The batter is divided into muffin tins and baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until the tops spring back and a toothpick is clean. Cooling fully before frosting ensures the cream cheese topping sets properly.
The finished cupcakes have a soft, tender crumb with a mild vanilla and banana flavor combination. Cream cheese frosting adds a smooth, tangy sweetness to balance the cakes. They can also be served plain with a dusting of powdered sugar if preferred.
This recipe requires standard baking equipment and straightforward mixing, making it accessible for home bakers looking for a banana-flavored cupcake option using a convenient cake mix base. The result offers a moist texture and familiar flavors without complex techniques.
Ingredients
- 16.5 ounce vanilla cake mix boxed
- 3-4 banana ripe
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 egg
- cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 muffin tins with liners.
- In a medium bowl, mash bananas.
- Add cake mix, eggs and vegetable oil. Blend until just mixed.
- Divide mix evenly among muffin tins.
- Bake for 18-24 minutes, or until tops gently spring back when touched and pass the toothpick test.
- Allow to cool fully before frosting. If serving as a muffin or without frosting, dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcaks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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