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Banana Cinnamon Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist banana cupcakes infused with cinnamon and pecans, topped with rich cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and mashed bananas.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
  5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
  7. Frost cooled cupcakes and optionally garnish with additional pecans or cinnamon.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog