When it comes to combining the classic flavors of chocolate and banana, chocolate banana cupcakes are a match made in dessert heaven. From their tender, moist crumb to their rich, decadent frosting, these cupcakes are guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want a delightful treat, these cupcakes are the perfect choice. Get ready to embark on a baking journey that will leave you with a batch of irresistible chocolate banana cupcakes that are sure to become a hit at your next gathering.
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CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA CUPCAKES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place a medium-sized platter in the freezer.
- Line 10 standard (2 3/4-inch wide) muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.
- To make the cupcakes, in a medium bowl and with an electric mixer, beat the peanut butter, sliced banana, oil and water together on medium speed until mostly smooth or only a few very small pieces of banana are visible. On low speed beat in the egg, cocoa powder and the cake mix. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 1 minute or until batter is well blended.
- Spoon an equal amount of batter into the lined muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake on the center rack for 15 to 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center of cakes comes out clean.
- Remove cupcakes from the pan and place on the platter in the freezer. Freeze for 8 minutes to quickly cool the cupcakes.
- While the cakes cool, make the frosting, with an electric mixer beat together the butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons milk until frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. (If needed, add up to an extra 1/2 teaspoon of milk to make frosting smooth.) Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle the tops with an even amount of the chopped peanuts. Garnish the tops of each cake with a dried banana chip.
BANANA, CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES
Steps:
- For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line muffin pans with paper liners.
- In medium bowl, combine the bananas and lemon juice. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add the buttermilk and flour mixture alternately. Fill the liners about three-quarters of the way full and bake, 17 to 19 minutes.
- For the filling: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just reaches a boil. Pour into a medium mixing bowl over the bittersweet chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir the mixture and let come to room temperature.
- For the pastry cream: In medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar and salt. Cook until all the sugar dissolves, and then add the vanilla. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup milk with the cornstarch, flour and egg yolks. Whisk some of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture to be sure to not scramble the eggs. When tempered, add the yolk mixture back to the saucepan.
- Keep stirring with a whisk until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Strain through a mesh strainer to remove any lumps. Stir in the peanut butter and butter. Cover the top with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely cool. Fold in the whipped cream.
- To assemble: Core out the cupcakes and fill with pastry cream. Dip the tops of the cupcakes into chocolate ganache.
CHOCOLATE BANANA CUPCAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake or muffin pan with 24 regular-size cupcake liners.
- Measure all the ingredients accurately. Bring all the ingredients to room temperature. Place the butter in the mixing bowl. With the paddle attachment, beat the butter slowly until it is smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar; cream the mixture at moderate speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time. After each addition, beat until the eggs are incorporated before adding more. After the eggs are fully incorporated, mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sift the cake flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and nutmeg together. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing. Then add one-quarter of the sifted dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix just until blended. Mix the milk and banana puree. Add approximately one-third of the liquids. Mix just until blended in. Repeat until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Fill the cupcake liners half full with batter and bake until golden and baked through, about 35 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
- To assemble: Cut the center out of each cupcake and fill with the French Banana Buttercream. Dip the top of the cupcake in the Chocolate Ganache. Generously frost the top of each cupcake with the Italian Meringue Buttercream Frosting.
- Combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Dissolve the sugar. Boil until it reaches 240 degrees F.
- While the syrup is boiling, bet the yolks with an electric mixer with a wire whip until thick and light.
- When the syrup reaches temperature, pour it very slowly into the beaten yolks while whipping constantly. Continue to beat until the mixture is completely cool and the yolks are very thick and light.
- Whip in the butter a little at a time, adding it just as fast as it's absorbed by the mixture.
- Beat in the vanilla and banana puree. If the icing is too soft, refrigerate until it is firm enough to spread.
- Put the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream to a simmer. Once a simmer is reached, pour over the chocolate chips. Using a whisk, whip until smooth and creamy.
- Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Boil to reach 230 degrees F. Leave it alone. Cook over medium heat.
- While the syrup is boiling, using a whip attachment, start beating the egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl. Once peaks begin to form, add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar to make the peaks stiff.
- When the syrup reaches temperature, slowly pour it into the beaten egg whites while whipping constantly with the mixer on the lowest speed. Beat on high until cool, about 5 minutes.
- Turn down to medium-low speed and add the butter on the sides and scrape. Turn to high and beat until you have a smooth texture. Add the vanilla and chocolate ganache.
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES
Make and share this Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Robyn Jessica
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12-14 Cupcakes, 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- for Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes:.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 standard (6 cup) muffin tins with paper liners; set aside.
- Combine the sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl combine the eggs, melted butter (you can microwave it), vanilla and banana mash.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir ONLY until you can no longer see the dry ingredients.
- Gently mix in the chocolate chips.
- Drop batter into the 12 cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake cupcakes for 25 minutes (you'll know they're done if an inserted toothpick comes out clean).
- Remove cupcakes from tins and let cool for about 1 hour, preferably on a wire rack.
- for Buttercream Frosting:.
- Dice the butter.
- Using an electric mixer, mix together all ingredients until the mixture looks and feels like frosting, about 3 minutes.
- Use a butter knife to spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Decorate with additional banana slices, chocolate chips or coconut flakes.
CHOCOLATE BANANA SPLIT CUPCAKES
My mom often made these cute cupcakes when I was young. They go over just as well now when I bake them for our three children. My husband and I raise grain and cattle-and in my spare time, I enjoy needle crafts, woodworking and reading.-Lorelie Miller, Benito, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the banana, butter, buttermilk, egg and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients; stir just until combined. Fold in walnuts. Place 1 tablespoon of batter in each of 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Top each with one candy bar square. Fill cups two-thirds full with batter., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cupcake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes. In a microwave, melt the remaining candy bar squares; drizzle over frosting. Top each cupcake with a cherry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN, BANANA-CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Finally, a vegan and gluten-free cupcake that is moist and tasty! Add your favorite vegan or gluten-free icing! I used an Oreo® icing, so it was vegan but not gluten-free.
Provided by VirWeber
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 38m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together gluten-free flour blend, sugar, cocoa powder baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mash banana in a bowl. Add cooled coffee, oil, almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined. Pour into flour mixture. Stir slowly until just combined; batter will be thick and gummy.
- Ladle batter into the lined muffin tin, filling cups 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 117.3 mg, Sugar 13 g
LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE-BANANA CUPCAKES
You've worked hard, now enjoy your Sweet Rewards® cupcakes! Loaded with banana and chocolate flavor, these cupcakes are a smart way to indulge.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups in 24 regular-size muffin cups, or spray bottoms of cups with cooking spray.
- Stir cake mix, bananas and eggs in large bowl, using spoon, about 50 strokes or until well blended. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full. (If necessary, refrigerate remaining batter while first pan bakes.)
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top springs back when touched lightly in center. Remove from pan; cool completely. Frost with frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg
BANANA CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Make and share this Banana Chocolate Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F Insert liners into medium cupcake pans.
- Prepare cupcakes: in a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
- Place butter and sugar in mixing bowl, beating with the mixer's flat beater on medium speed until mixture is light and airy.
- Reduce speed to low, add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Add half the flour mixture (prepared in step 2), banana purée and then remaining flour mixture.
- Finally, add chocolate shavings and stir.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cupcakes are springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted in cupcake's center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool on wire for 10 minutes.
- Prepare frosting: in an electric mixer, beat cream cheese for about 2 minutes, untill cheese is soft and smooth. Add powdered sugar and banana liqueur. Continue beating mixture until frosting is smooth.
- With a spatula, spread frosting on each cooled cupcake, garnish with sliced bananas and chocolate shavings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 62.7, Sodium 273.4, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 28.3, Protein 7.1
CHOCOLATE BANANA CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cupcakes: To make the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk the mashed banana, heavy cream, sugar, oil and vanilla until well combined. The mixture won't be completely smooth, but mix vigorously to get out as many of the large lumps as possible. In a second medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt together. (Sift your cocoa into this mixture if it appears clumpy). Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and gently whisk (or fold with a rubber spatula) until flour just disappears. Distribute the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about 1/2 - 2/3 full (an ice cream scoop works great for this). Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cupcakes spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the muffin pan to a wire rack. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer them to the wire rack to cool completely. Buttercream: In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (I used the paddle because I'm a rebel. Or I don't read the recipe well enough), beat butter and peanut butter at medium-high speed until smooth, about a minute. Add the confectioners' sugar and salt to the bowl and beat at low speed just until the sugar is moistened, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat the mixture on med-high until fully combined. You'll notice it taking on a lighter color and a more uniform texture, this is perfect. Finally, mix in the vanilla and caramel sauce and beat on med-high to incorporate. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again then beat on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and garnish with caramel drizzle, melted chocolate or anything your heart desires.
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
I was inspired by a few different banana cupcake recipes before settling on this one. The cream cheese frosting is probably my favorite part; it's just wonderfully decadent on a banana cupcake. Refrigerate cupcakes after frosting. P.S. They taste much better the next day!
Provided by merlfish
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Combine white sugar, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup butter in another bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg. Mix in mashed bananas. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with buttermilk, stirring after each addition. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
- Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool cupcakes on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and 3 tablespoons butter in a bowl until smooth. Add vanilla extract. Beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until frosting is smooth.
- Spread frosting over cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 133.8 mg, Sugar 42 g
MOIST CHOCOLATE BANANA WHOLE WHEAT CUPCAKES
This recipe is a healthy choice because of the Whole Wheat Flour and it has less sugar than the average cupcake recipe. The Cocoa makes it chocolatey but doesn't mask the banana flavour. You can also add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and/or nuts! Don't tell your kids these are healthy, whole-wheat and low in sugar...they'll NEVER know! :o)
Provided by Emmys Mum
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a blender combine the first 7 ingredients. Liquify.
- In a bowl combine the Baking Powder, Whole Wheat Flour, and Cocoa.
- Add the liquefied contents of the blender to the bowl, mix until well-integrated. Do not overmix or you'll risk tough and breadlike cupcakes.
- Grease muffin tins (or use paper liners).
- Fill each Muffin tin to 3/4 full.
- Pop into preheated oven and quickly close the door. After 8 minutes, turn the oven off. Leave the cupcakes in the oven for another 7 minutes (for a total of 15 minutes). Do not open the oven door until you are ready to remove the cupcakes at the 15 minut mark.
- If you are using paper liners, immediately turn the cupcakes out of the muffin tray. Otherwise, allow to cool for 5 minutes in the tray, then remove.
- Eat as is, or cool before icing with your favorite icing recipe.
- Store in a tupperware container with room to breathe. If you won't eat it within a few days, wrap tightly in 3 layers of Saran Wrap and freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.3, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 94, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 14.5, Protein 4
CHOCOLATE, BANANA AND TEFF CUPCAKES
A deliciously reliable gluten-free cupcake recipe adapted from http://cannelle-vanille.blogspot.com/
Provided by selfmadegirl
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 18 cupcakes, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together the eggs, sugar, banana puree, oil and vanilla.
- In a another bowl, whisk together the teff, sweet rice flour, hazelnut meal, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and whisk until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into greased cupcake tin. Bake at 350F for about 25 - 30 minutes (be sure to test, depending on humidity they may take up to 40 minutes).
DULCE DE LECHE BANANA CUPCAKES W/ CHOCOLATE ICING
Modified Recipe ofHandle The Heat Kitchen
Provided by Rick Casteel
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2. Line a standard muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
- 3. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 4. In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the sour cream and vanilla and beat until combined. On medium speed add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined. Add the mashed bananas and beat until combined. On low speed gradually add the flour mixture and beat just until combined. Do not overmix.
- 5. Use a spring loaded scoop to fill each cupcake liner three-quarters full. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and let cool completely.
- 6. Use a small knife or apple corer to cut a small hole in the middle of each cupcake. Place the dulce de leche in a zip top bag and snip one small corner. Squeeze out about 1 1/2 teaspoons of dulce de leche into each cupcake.
- 7. Make The Chocolate Icing
- 8. In the bowl of an electric mixer beat the cream cheese and butter on medium-high until smooth and creamy. Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder into a large bowl. On low speed gradually add the sugar and cocoa, beating until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and blend until smooth and creamy.
- 9. Place the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip. Pipe frosting onto the cupcakes, directly over the filling. Serve or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Let come to room temperature before serving.
BANANA-CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES
Didn't think the classic combo of yellow cake and chocolate frosting could get any better? It's time to try this banana cake recipe! Ripe bananas add extra richness and moisture, while semisweet chocolate chips and creamy chocolate frosting add luscious chocolatey goodness inside and out. Get a batch of these off to a quick start with your box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix, and pretty soon you'll have 24 little pick-me-ups ready for snacking, sharing or even freezing-just wait on the frosting, if you decide to freeze.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffins cups.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, bananas, water, butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake 18 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Frost cupcakes with frosting. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. Overripe bananas will make the cupcakes overly moist and dense.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cupcake.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Fold in the mashed bananas and chopped nuts or chocolate chips. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
- Bake the cupcakes at the proper temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking will result in dry cupcakes, while underbaking will result in cupcakes that are not cooked through.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
These chocolate banana cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of banana. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweetness and tanginess. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you will love this recipe. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these chocolate banana cupcakes a try!
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