Banana Cream Cupcakes (Print)

Fluffy banana cakes stuffed with creamy filling and topped with soft, rich frosting. Great for any moment!

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup sugar, granulated.
02 - 1 ½ tsp baking powder.
03 - ½ tsp baking soda.
04 - ¼ tsp salt.
05 - 1 ½ cups plain flour.
06 - 2 large eggs.
07 - ½ cup ripe banana, mashed (roughly 1 medium banana).
08 - ½ cup sour cream.
09 - ½ cup softened unsalted butter.
10 - ½ tsp vanilla extract.
11 - ¼ cup mashed banana (for the filling).
12 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for the frosting).
13 - 2 cups powdered sugar (for the frosting).
14 - ½ tsp vanilla extract (for the frosting).
15 - ½ cup heavy whipping cream (for the filling).
16 - ¼ cup icing sugar (for the filling).
17 - ¼ tsp vanilla extract (for the filling).

# Steps:

01 - Turn your oven on to 350°F (175°C) and get a muffin pan ready with cupcake liners.
02 - Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl and stir until blended.
03 - Use a second bowl to whisk softened butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
04 - One egg at a time, mix them into the butter-sugar blend, ensuring each egg is fully mixed in before adding the next.
05 - Stir in sour cream, mashed banana, and vanilla extract until everything is mixed evenly.
06 - Carefully fold the dry mixture into the wet mix and combine just enough so no dry streaks are left.
07 - Pour the batter into cupcake liners, aiming to fill each about two-thirds of the way.
08 - Pop into the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out without any batter.
09 - Once baked, move the cupcakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
10 - Whip the heavy cream, icing sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form, and gently fold in some mashed banana.
11 - Using a spoon or piping bag, insert banana cream filling into the center of the cooled cupcakes.
12 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy in texture.
13 - Gradually sprinkle in powdered sugar while mixing. Toss in vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
14 - Spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting over the top of each cupcake.
15 - You could top them with banana slices or sprinkle a dusting of cinnamon to finish.

# Notes:

01 - These fluffy cakes bring together moist banana flavor, a creamy center, and rich cream cheese topping.
02 - They’re packed with texture, sweetness, and are great for celebrations or casual treats.

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