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Banana Pudding Cupcakes

Sweet bananas and creamy frosting with a hint of cinnamon, these Banana Pudding Cupcakes are a new spin on a classic dessert!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 411 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Banana Pudding
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons banana extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Banana Pudding Cupcakes
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup butter unsalted, softened
  • 3 eggs
For the Cinnamon Frosting
  • 2 cups butter unsalted, softened
  • 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 - 6 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 3 Tablespoons ground cinnamon for garnish
  • 24 vanilla wafer cookies

Instructions

To Make the Banana Pudding
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  1. Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, vanilla, banana extract and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook until bubbles form and the mixture starts to thicken (about 6-8 minutes.) Remove from heat.
  3. Pour pudding into a heat safe bowl and cool to room temperture. Move to fridge to finish chilling for at least 2-3 hours (or until fully set).
To Make the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prep a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Using a hand or standing mixer, beat together cupcake ingredients until well combined.
  3. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin tin so that each cup is 3/4 full. Bake for 19-20 minutes.
  4. Cool completely before frosting.
To Make the Cinnamon Frosting
  1. Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extraxt until you have a smooth consistency and stiff peaks form.
  2. Scoop frosting into the piping bag, if desired, for easy decorating.
To Decorate
  1. Scoop a heaping Tablespoon of banana pudding onto each cupcake and spread evenly.
  2. Pipe a generous dollop of frosting on top of the pudding.
  3. Sprinkle with cinnamon and top with a vanilla wafer cookie.

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition values are an estimate only

Nutrition Information

Calories 411kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 383mg (16%) Potassium 62mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 718IU (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 411

% Daily Value*

Calories 411kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 383mg 16%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 718IU 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.