Best 9 Apple Banana Cupcakes Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of apple banana cupcakes! These moist, flavorful treats are a perfect blend of sweet apples and creamy bananas, creating a taste sensation that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a special dessert for a special occasion or simply a comforting snack to enjoy with your loved ones, these cupcakes are sure to become a favorite. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cupcakes that the whole family will love. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect apple banana cupcakes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA APPLE MUFFINS



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This recipe makes a light tasty muffin that stays moist. They're flavorful whether served plain, with butter and jam or dipped in cinnamon-sugar right out of the oven. -Alice Muradliyan, Covina, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup grated peeled tart apple
1/4 cup mashed ripe banana

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple and banana., Fill greased muffin cups about three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOICE APPLE AND BANANA MUFFINS



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This is an excellent recipe where no butter, oil or any type of fat is added. It is not to dry and not too moist. The best thing about them is you can snack on them anytime you wish and how many as you like and not be worried. They also taste EXCELLENT! The glaze is a must.

Provided by Hypnotic Stunt Girl

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups self-rising flour
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups nonfat milk
2 large banana, mashed
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and shredded
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, salt and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in milk, banana, apples, orange zest and vanilla extract. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Check bake time by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin. The muffins are done when the toothpick comes out clean.
  • While muffins bake, combine 1/4 cup white sugar and 3 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Brush glaze over baked muffins, then sprinkle muffins with as much cinnamon as you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 375 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

APPLE BANANA CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Apple Banana Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by the_russian_beauty

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup ripe banana, mashed
2 apples, peeled, cored and shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour 24 muffin cups, or use paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and buttermilk. Beat in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the mashed bananas and shredded apples. Fill each muffin cup half full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.1, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 158.3, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 12.6, Protein 1.8

GINA'S BANANA CUPCAKES



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 large ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
4 ounce cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons molasses
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a (12-cup standard) muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the butter and granulated sugar. Beat with a hand-held mixer until combined. Add the sour cream and vanilla. Slowly beat in the eggs, one at a time. Incorporate the dry mixture and wet mixture together until thoroughly combined. Add the bananas and 1/2 cup walnuts, being careful not to over mix.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, fill each cupcake liner three-quarters of the way full. Bake in the oven until the tops turn golden-brown and a toothpick, inserted in the middle of the cupcake, comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the oven to a wire rack and let cool before frosting.
  • In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and butter. Beat together until incorporated. Add the molasses and mix well. Stir in the confectioner's sugar, milk and vanilla.
  • Heavily frost the cupcakes and garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts.

APPLE BANANA CUPCAKES



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This is a cupcake that smells as good as it tastes. It's an old Polish recipe from some of the best bakers in Milwaukee!

Provided by Barbara

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Polish

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅔ cup shortening
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup buttermilk
1 cup ripe bananas, mashed
2 apples - peeled, cored and shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour 24 muffin cups, or use paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and buttermilk. Beat in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the mashed bananas and shredded apples. Fill each muffin cup half full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 158.3 mg, Sugar 13 g

APPLE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup vanilla sugar (see Cook's Note)
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large Gala or other baking apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup apple butter
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla paste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Using a hand mixer or standing mixer, cream the butter and vanilla sugar together until fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
  • Combine the flour, nutmeg, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add half the flour mixture to the creamed butter, then add the sour cream, and then the rest of the flour. Beat until well combined, taking care not to over mix. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
  • Divide batter between prepared muffin tins, filling them 1/2 way full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean and the tops spring back when pressed gently, about 20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in the tin on a rack for 10 minutes then remove from the tin and cool completely.
  • Put apple butter into a small pastry bag with an open tip Squeeze a small amount into the center of each cupcake. Continue cooling completely. Then frost with icing.
  • For the frosting: Using a hand or standing mixer, beat cream cheese and butter together, at medium speed, until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in vanilla and lemon juice. On low speed, gradually add in confectioners' sugar and beat until well combined. Frost as desired.

BANANA CUPCAKES



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This recipe was given to me by my mother, and I've since handed it down to my daughters. The moist cupcakes are topped with frosting that comes together in no time. And if you'd like even more banana taste, stir some mashed banana into it. -Wanda Thole, Leonard, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Colored sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and bananas. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to banana mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Fill 18 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; add enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE CUPCAKES



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This is one of my husband's favorite recipes. He warns me about the upcoming hunting season so that I can make these for his trip. They are very moist and tasty. I use Pampered Chef's cinnamon plus for the spices and like it the best. I have won Reserve Grand champ at our local fair with these and they are often requested. Freeze nicely.

Provided by dayla

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h18m

Yield 24 cupcakes approx, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups apples, skin on, grated
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 cup butter
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line muffin tins with cupcake papers.
  • Put the grated apples, sugar, water, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Cool; add flour and soda.
  • Fill paper lined cupcake tins 2/3 full.
  • Bake until cupcakes spring back when touched in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 173.8, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17.8, Protein 2

APPLE CRUMBLE CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, lemon, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, brown sugar, plain flour, baking powder, corn flour, cinnamon, ground cloves, eggs, plain flour, oats, brown sugar, butter, whipped cream

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 ⅔ cups apple, diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon zest, zest
½ lemon, juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
1 ¼ cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon corn flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
3 eggs
1 tablespoon plain flour
2 tablespoons oats
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
whipped cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
  • In a medium saucepan, cook the apple, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and the juice of half a lemon until soft and fragrant.
  • Mash until the mix resembles a paste. Let cool.
  • Cream the butter and brown sugar with a hand mixer in a large bowl, smoothing out with a wooden spoon if needed.
  • Sift in the flour, cornflour, baking powder, cinnamon, and ground cloves and mix until incorporated.
  • Add one of the eggs and mix in. Repeat twice until all three eggs are fully incorporated to make the batter. Fold in the apple mixture.
  • Pour cupcake mix into a muffin tin lined with cupcake cases. Fill about halfway. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool.
  • In a small bowl, rub the flour, oats, brown sugar, and butter together with your fingers until you have a crumble. Transfer to a small tin and toast under the grill for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
  • Top the cupcakes with whipped cream and the crumble mix.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy to incorporate air and create a smooth, even batter.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk and beginning and ending with flour.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
  • Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full to prevent them from overflowing.
  • Bake the cupcakes at 350°F for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Conclusion:

These apple banana cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and flavorful crumb, sweet and tangy frosting, and adorable apple shape, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive dessert, give these apple banana cupcakes a try!

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