Banana Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Banana Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes:; Cooking spray; 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided; 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt; Frosting:; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

Servings: persons

Cupcakes:
Cooking spray
4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
Frosting:
1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare cupcakes, place muffin cup liners in 12 muffin cups. Coat each paper liner with cooking spray.
3
Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
4
Combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and banana in a small bowl; set aside. Combine remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana mixture to sugar mixture, beating well. Add flour mixture and yogurt alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5
Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups. Bake at 350u00b0 for 24 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack, and remove cupcakes from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
6
To prepare frosting, combine cream cheese and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating just until smooth. Spread about 1 tablespoon frosting onto each cupcake. Sprinkle each cupcake with toasted walnuts, if desired.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes:, Cooking spray, 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup), 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Banana Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting 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 Cream Cheese Frosting

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