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For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard size muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
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Combine the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
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Cream on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
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Scrape down the bowl and add the egg and banana puree.
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Cream for an additional 3 minutes.
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Scrape down the bowl, and then add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
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Mix for 30 seconds on low speed.
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Add the toffee bits and buttermilk.
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Stir on low speed until combined.
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Fill the prepared cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter and bake until golden brown and baked through, about 25 minutes.
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Cool the cupcakes completely.
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For the filling: Stir the dulce de leche and toffee bits together until fully combined.
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Place in a pastry bag with a round tip large enough to allow the toffee bits to pass through without becoming lodged.
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For the icing: In a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
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Add the cream cheese and mix on medium-high speed until well combined and lump free.
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Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl and add the powdered sugar.
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Stir on low speed until well combined.
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Add the vanilla extract and beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes.
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Remove from the mixer and stir in the dulce de leche in by hand to create a marbled appearance.
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Place in a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip.
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To assemble: Using an apple corer, remove the center core of the cupcakes and fill with Dulce ee Leche Toffee Filling.
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Pipe the Caramel Cream Cheese Icing generously on top of each cupcake.
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Using a paring knife, gently poke the freeze-dried ice cream to create separated chunks.
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Place 4 chunks on top of each cupcake.
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Dredge the outer rim of each cupcake in the miniature chocolate chips.
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A contestant, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
