Grandpa’s Banana Cupcakes
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5
Grandpa’s Banana Cupcakes
Description
Grandpa’s Banana Cupcakes start by creating a milk mixture with freshly squeezed lemon juice to introduce acidity, enhancing the leavening action. Egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks separately, creating airiness. Butter and sugar are creamed together and mixed with egg yolks and the milk mixture. Dry ingredients comprising flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt are added gradually, followed by mashed ripe bananas. The whipped egg whites are gently folded in at the end to maintain lightness.
The batter is portioned into lined or greased muffin tins and baked at moderate temperature until the cupcakes spring back when lightly pressed, indicating a tender but set crumb. These cupcakes have a mild banana flavor complemented by slight lemon brightness. They make an inviting snack or dessert with a moist, soft texture.
Ingredients
- ¾ teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- ¼ cup milk just shy of ¼ cup
- 2 egg yolks separated
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 banana ripe, mashed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Add lemon juice to bottom of measuring cup. Add enough milk* to make ¼ cup (of lemon juice and milk) and set aside.
- Beat egg whites on high until stiff peaks form and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar with mixer.
- Add in yolks and milk mixture.
- Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Slowly add to butter mixture.
- Stir in bananas. Then gently fold in egg white mixture.
- Pour muffin mixture into lined (or greased) muffin tin.
- Bake for 17-20 min or until cupcakes spring back when lightly touched.
Notes
- The milk measurement includes lemon juice; use just a little less than ¼ cup total liquid.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 209IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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