Best 8 Moist Chocolate Banana Whole Wheat Cupcakes Recipes

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Moist chocolate banana whole wheat cupcakes are a delicious and nutritious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with a combination of whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and cocoa powder, which gives them a rich and moist texture. The addition of chocolate chips takes them to the next level, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to share with friends or family, or you're simply looking for a way to use up those ripe bananas, these cupcakes are sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE BANANA CUPCAKES



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Chocolate banana cupcakes are rich and chocolate and filled with homemade banana filling. They're absolutely delicious!

Provided by Kelsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/4 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 large bananas)
1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into several chunks)
1 cup very hot coffee (or boiling water)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
4 to 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
6 to 8 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine all the banana curd ingredients EXCEPT butter in the bowl of a food processor and process until fully combined. Transfer mixture to a medium saucepan set over medium heat and add the butter.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon-do not boil. This will take about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a mixing bowl and press plastic wrap directly onto the top of the curd to prevent a skin from forming. (You may need to use a spatula to press the curd through the sieve.)
  • Cool curd to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled (about 2 hours). Can be made up to 3 days ahead.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 20 to 22 muffin cups with paper liners and set aside.
  • Whisk the coffee (or wateand cocoa powder in a small mixing bowl. Cool to room temperature.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together into a second mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Beat the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer set to high speed. Continue beating on high until mixture is light and fluffy, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed-this will take about 5 minutes.
  • Turn mixer to low and add the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the cocoa mixture, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Divide batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
  • Cool cupcakes completely in pan for 20 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before filling and frosting.
  • Beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until very smooth. Add 4 cups of powdered sugar, the cocoa powder, 6 tablespoons milk, and salt and beat to combine.
  • Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, then turn mixer to medium and beat for a minute or two, until frosting is smooth. Add additional powdered sugar if frosting is too thin and additional milk if frosting is too thick.
  • Use a small paring knife to cut a hole about 1 inch across and 1 inch deep in each cupcake. Reserve the cake you cut out of the holes.
  • Pipe or spoon about 2 teaspoons of banana curd into each cupcake. Trim the cake you removed from the holes so it will fit over the filling as a sort of plug, then replace the plug in the hole.
  • Spread or pipe the chocolate frosting over each cupcake, then top slice of banana if desired. Serve.

MOIST CHOCOLATE BANANA WHOLE WHEAT CUPCAKES



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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

3 bananas, Ripe
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons butter, Melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly ground, if possible)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup cocoa (not the sugary stuff, REAL cocoa)

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 CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 26

3 sticks butter
3 1/2 cups brown sugar
6 eggs
3 1/2 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups milk
5 ripe pureed bananas
French Banana Buttercream, recipe follows
Chocolate Ganache, recipe follows
Italian Meringue Buttercream Frosting, recipe follows
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
2 1/2 sticks butter
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ripe banana, pureed
1 pound chocolate chips
12 ounces heavy cream
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 sticks butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons chocolate ganache

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.

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.

CHOCOLATE BANANA MUFFINS



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These muffins are so moist and full of flavor! I have looked at dozens of recipes and most had too much sugar for my liking. There is absolutely no need for a lot of sugar to make these muffins delicious. Because they have bananas and chocolate chips, I just added 1/2 cup of sugar, which turned out perfect!

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
½ cup canola oil
1 egg
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large very ripe bananas, mashed
¾ mini semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk sugar, oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Stir into flour mixture until just moistened. Fold in bananas and chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 218.5 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

CHOCOLATE AND BANANA CUPCAKES



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A really good recipe for afternoon tea on a chilly wet day.

Provided by Cookie_girl

Time 55m

Yield Makes 12 regular cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

125g unsalted butter, at room tempurature
250g caster sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
250g plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 ripe bananas, mashed
175g good dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) btoken in small pieces
125g unsalted butter, at room tempurature
250g caster sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
250g plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 ripe bananas, mashed
175g good dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) btoken in small pieces
Chopped walnuts
600g chocolate buttercream icing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C(fan)/180°C/350°F/gas mark 4 and line a 12 hole muffin tin with the appropriate size cupcake cases.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is pale and smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat together. Add in the flour and baking powder and beat again until all well combined. Stir in the mashed bananas and chocolate pieces using a wooden spoon.
  • Carefully spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases, filling them to about 2/3 full. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes. To check if they are cooked insert a skewer into the centre of one of the cakes and it should come out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and leave them in their tins for 10 minutes then take them out and place to cool on a wire rack.
  • Once completely cool, ice with the chocolate buttercream icing and sprinkle on some chopped walnuts. Alternatively, serve with no icing for a breakfast treat.

MOIST BANANA CUPCAKES



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I got this recipe my mother-in-law more than 40 years ago. They taste as good today as they did back then!-Arloia Lutz, Sebewaing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 small bananas)
1-1/3 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and bananas. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture just until combined. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MARI'S BANANA CUPCAKES



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These cupcakes are fluffy, moist, and good to eat at any time of day. This recipe is very easy to do, so cheer up and bake! They are easy, delicious, and fun to make!

Provided by Mari

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 bananas, mashed
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease 14 muffin cups.
  • Lightly beat bananas and white sugar together in a bowl until smooth; add eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Beat in vegetable oil until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in flour, baking soda, and buttermilk; mix well. Fold in pecans. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle cupcakes with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cupcakes will be.
  • 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, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients: This will help to ensure that the batter is evenly mixed.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cupcake.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only about 2/3 full: This will help to prevent the cupcakes from overflowing.
  • Bake the cupcakes at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Do not overbake the cupcakes, or they will become dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Moist chocolate banana whole wheat cupcakes are a delicious and healthy treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their moist and fluffy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and sweet banana taste, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

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