This banana cupcakes recipe is a super delicious treat for the kids or for a nice dessert item! It has always been one of our kids’ favorite recipes. You can use it to make banana cupcakes or banana bread and it’s a perfect way to use very ripe bananas before they go bad. These cupcakes are a nice alternative to plain banana bread or muffins.
If you’re looking for a simple dessert that uses up ripe bananas and feels a little more special than traditional banana bread, this easy banana cupcakes recipe is a wonderful option. I’ve been making this recipe for years, and it’s one of those dependable family favorites that never goes out of style. While the batter works perfectly for a classic loaf of banana bread, my favorite way to use it is to turn it into soft, fluffy cupcakes.
These Banana Cupcakes Are A Family Favorite!
Whenever I bring these banana cupcakes out, people are always pleasantly surprised. Most people expect banana bread or banana muffins when they see ripe bananas on the counter, but cupcakes feel a little more fun and festive. They’re perfect for family gatherings, church potlucks, bake sales, or just as a sweet treat after dinner. Frost them with a simple buttercream frosting and they instantly become a dessert that looks bakery-worthy but is incredibly easy to make at home.
This easy banana cupcakes recipe is extra special because it has been in my family for more than 75 years! Recipes that last that long usually do so for a good reason—they work, they taste great, and they’re easy enough that you actually want to keep making them. Over the years I’ve tested plenty of banana bread and banana muffin recipes, but I always come back to this one. It has the perfect balance of banana flavor, sweetness, and moisture.
Another reason I love this recipe is that I pretty much always have tehe ingredients available. You probably already have most of them in your kitchen. A few very ripe bananas, basic pantry staples, and a quick mix in one bowl are all it takes to get the batter ready for the oven. In less than 20 minutes of baking time, you’ll have warm, tender cupcakes that smell absolutely amazing.
If you have bananas getting a little too ripe on the counter, this easy banana cupcakes recipe is a great way to turn them into something delicious your whole family will love.
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Easy Banana Cupcakes Recipe
- Yield: 12 dozen regular size cupcakes
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup solid shortening or margarine
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup sour milk
1 cup bananas (about 3) mashed, very ripe are best
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2–1 cup nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Add each ingredient in order, beating until smooth.
- Pour into greased muffin tins or tins lined with cupcake papers.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Test by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, it is done.
- Frost with buttercream frosting (canned vanilla or homemade).
Buttercream Frosting Recipe
This easy buttercream frosting recipe is one of the best easy frosting recipes! Rich and delicious, it is perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, coffee cakes and more! With just 4 ingredients, it’s easy to make in 5 minutes!
- Yield: Frosts one 9×13 inch cake
Ingredients
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1-2 Tbsp. milk
Instructions
- Mix powdered sugar and butter.
- Add vanilla.
- Slowly add milk, beating until smooth. If it is too stiff, add a little more milk to get the right consistency.
Notes
- This frosts about one 9×13 inch cake, two 8 inch cakes or 1 dozen cupcakes.
- You can store this frosting in the fridge for several weeks.
To Make It A Peppermint Frosting Recipe:
Use peppermint favoring instead of vanilla.
Tips:
- When a recipe calls for you to beat the eggs before adding, I usually break the eggs on top of the ingredients that are already in the bowl, whisk slightly with a fork and continue mixing into the other ingredients with the mixer. This prevents you from getting out and dirtying a separate bowl to beat the eggs.
- If you want to make banana bread with this recipe, bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes.
- You can add raisins or other dried fruit if you like.
- This banana cupcakes recipe is a great way to use up ripe bananas.
- Many people love cream cheese frosting but I prefer vanilla buttercream for this recipe. It gives it a different flavor than the typical cream cheese frosting you find in many places. Cream cheese frosting is also good, but, but buttercream gives a more unique flavor.
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