Banana Cupcakes With Amaretto Buttercream Recipe

Name: Banana Cupcakes With Amaretto Buttercream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes; cooking spray; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large); 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; Frosting; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 2 1/2 tablespoons Amaretto; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

Cupcakes
cooking spray
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large)
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 tablespoons Amaretto
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Place 12 muffin cup liners in muffin cups; coat liners with cooking spray. Set aside.
3
Place granulated sugar and 1/4 cup butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 4 minutes).
4
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Combine flour, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
6
Combine banana, yogurt, and 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla, stirring well.
7
Beating at low speed, add flour mixture and banana mixture alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
8
Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups (cups will be full).
9
Bake for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center of 1 cupcake comes out clean.
10
Remove cupcakes from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
11
FROSTING: Place 1/3 cup butter, liqueur, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
12
Gradually add powdered sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt, beating just until smooth.
13
Spread frosting evenly over cupcakes; sprinkle evenly with almonds.

995

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes, cooking spray, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Banana Cupcakes With Amaretto Buttercream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Cupcakes With Amaretto Buttercream

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