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Banana Cupcakes

Heavenly Banana Cupcakes That Will Brighten Your Day

These moist banana cupcakes made with ripe bananas and a touch of cinnamon are the perfect sweet treat to brighten your day.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Uncategorized
Cuisine Baked Goods
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Banana Cupcake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup mashed extra-ripe bananas

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Cupcakes

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Blend in the sour cream and buttermilk until just combined.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until combined.
  • Fold in the mashed bananas gently until evenly distributed.
  • Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full with the batter.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, use extra-ripe bananas. Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, banana cupcakes, dessert, easy recipe, moist cupcakes
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