Description
These Homemade Banana Split Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Moist banana cupcakes topped with creamy frosting, chocolate, nuts, and a cherry – all the flavors of a banana split in a convenient handheld treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Topping:
- 8 maraschino cherries
- 1 cup whipped cream or buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Bananas: Fold in mashed bananas, then gradually add dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate: Frost cupcakes, drizzle with melted chocolate, sprinkle with nuts, and top each with a cherry.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious banana split cupcakes!
Notes
- For added flair, you can top these cupcakes with additional toppings like sprinkles or mini chocolate chips.
- Ensure the bananas are ripe for the best flavor in the cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Banana Split Cupcakes, Dessert, Banana Cupcakes, Cupcake Recipe
