Chocolate Banana Cupcakes
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Chocolate Banana Cupcakes
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These Chocolate Banana Cupcakes are incredibly moist from those super ripe bananas and definitely the addition of yogurt.
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Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 2 overripe bananas mashed
- 2 tablespoons . butter melted
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon chocolate extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 banana sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add in the mashed bananas, melted butter, yogurt, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix on medium by a hand mixer.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Mix on low until combined.
- Stir in the milk chocolate chips.
- Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners.
- Place into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until done. Place a toothpick into the center of the cupcakes and if they come out clean or with moist crumbs, they're done!
- Let cool and make the frosting!
Frosting
- In a large bowl, add in the butter, cocoa powder, and chocolate extract. Beat with a hand mixer until combined.
- Add in the powdered sugar and milk and continue to mix until incorporated.
- Once incorporated, turn hand mixer on high and beat for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
- Place the frosting into a piping bag with a 1M tip. Pipe swirls on the cooled cupcakes.
- Just before serving cupcakes, garnish with the freshly sliced bananas. To prevent browning, sprinkle with fruit fresh or lemon juice.
Notes
- To store any leftover cupcakes, with chocolate buttercream frosting, you'll want to store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
145mg
(6%)
Potassium
151mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
233IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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