Banana Cupcakes With Orange Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

Name: Banana Cupcakes With Orange Cream Cheese Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas, thoroughly mashed; 12 large carrots or 12 zucchini, grated; 6 tablespoons butter, softened at room temp; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 eggs; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups whole wheat flour; ½ cup oat bran or ½ cup wheat bran; 1 tablespoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves (or pumpkin spice); ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ cup chopped pecans; 1 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened at room temp; ¼ cup fresh orange juice; ¼ cup honey; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon orange zest

Servings: persons

4 ripe bananas, thoroughly mashed
12 large carrots or 12 zucchini, grated
6 tablespoons butter, softened at room temp
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat flour
½ cup oat bran or ½ cup wheat bran
1 tablespoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves (or pumpkin spice)
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened at room temp
¼ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup honey
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest

1
In a bowl, thoroughly mix together the mashed bananas and grated carrot or zucchini.
2
In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter through vanilla with an electric mixer.
3
Combine flour through ginger and mix into the butter mixture with your mixer on low speed until thoroughly blended.
4
Add the banana mixture and chopped nuts and stir with large wooden spoon until completely blended into batter.
5
Spray 12 standard sized cupcake/muffin pan cups or 12 baby bundt pans with nonstick cooking spray, making sure to coat thoroughly.
6
Divide the batter among the cups.
7
Bake at 375F about 20 minutes (until they pass the clean toothpick test).
8
Remove from pans and let cool before glazing.
9
Glaze: Whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth and thick.
10
Use about 1 Tbs glaze per cupcake (using about 3/4 cup in all) or more on the baby bundts since you're coating all sides, not just the top.

1083

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 4 ripe bananas, thoroughly mashed, 12 large carrots or 12 zucchini, grated, 6 tablespoons butter, softened at room temp, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Banana Cupcakes With Orange Cream Cheese Glaze 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 Orange Cream Cheese Glaze

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