CAYDEN'S CHUNKY MONKEY CUPCAKES

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I had ripe bananas to use up and my 10 yr old grandson, Cayden wanted cupcakes for his birthday. This match made in heaven, was my inspiration for these cupcakes. They turned out so good that he said he wanted them every year for his birthday. They may replace his other favorite, my Pumpkin Streusel cupcakes...or he may just...

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box yellow cake mix
1 1/2 c mashed ripe bananas
2/3 c canola oil
1 c water
3 large eggs
1 - 3 1/2 oz box butterscotch instant pudding, divided - use 3/4 box in cake batter, save rest for frosting
1 tsp coconut emulsion or extract
3/4 c coconut, flaked
2/3 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 c vanilla or white chocolate chips
FROSTING
2 c heavycream
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 box butterscotch instant pudding (about 2 tbl)
i used chocolate covered banana chips for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans and set aside.
  • 2. Mix bananas, eggs, oil, water, extract, cake mix and 3/4 box of pudding mix together and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in coconut and chips. Scoop into cupcake pans 2/3 full. Bake for about 25 minutes or until they test done. Set aside to cool.
  • 3. Chill mixer bowl and wire whip in fridge. Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Add the remaining pudding mix and continue beating until medius peaks form. Pipe a swirl on top of cupcakes. I topped them with chocolate covered banana chips. Enjoy!

Annette Victoria
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Not a fan. The cupcakes were dry and the frosting was too sweet.


Elsiesha Hipplewith
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! The chocolate peanut butter combination is always a winner.


Gail Otley
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I tried this recipe and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Louise Foges
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Yum!!!


Abdellatif Mostafa
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These cupcakes were absolutely delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. The combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and bananas is perfect. The cupcakes are moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I will definitely