Best 2 Cocoa Banana Cupcakes Recipes

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If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cocoa banana cupcake recipe, then you have come to the right place. Cocoa banana cupcakes are a classic combination of flavors that is sure to please everyone. They are moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of banana. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily whip up a batch of these cupcakes that will be the hit of your next party or gathering.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

COCOA BANANA CUPCAKES



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Rochelle Brownlee of Big Timber, Montana shares the recipe for these moist cupcakes with milk banana flavor. The cocoa powder in the frosting boosts the chocolate flavor while the melted chocolate gives it a creamy texture, making it easier to spread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon each baking soda and salt
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, banana, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners. Fill three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. , Beat cream cheese, milk, chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COCOA BANANA CUPCAKES



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

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups nonfat milk
1 cup banana, mashed
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
3 tablespoons nonfat milk
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, banana, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Coat muffin cups with nonstick spray. Fill 3/4 full. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
  • Beat cream cheese, milk, chocolate, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Combine powdered sugar and cocoa; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture.
  • Frost cupcakes when cool.

Tips:

  • Make sure your bananas are ripe. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cupcakes will be.
  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.
  • For a fun twist, try adding chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • If you don't have cupcake liners, you can grease and flour a muffin tin instead.

Conclusion:

These cocoa banana cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist, fluffy, and full of chocolate and banana flavor. Plus, they're topped with a creamy chocolate frosting that takes them over the top. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these cocoa banana cupcakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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