Cocoa Banana Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Cocoa Banana Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 1/4 cups nonfat milk; 1 cup banana, mashed; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; FROSTING; 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 3 tablespoons nonfat milk; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/3 cup baking cocoa

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups nonfat milk
1 cup banana, mashed
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
3 tablespoons nonfat milk
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa

1
In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, banana, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
2
Coat muffin cups with nonstick spray. Fill 3/4 full. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
3
Beat cream cheese, milk, chocolate, and vanilla until smooth.
4
Combine powdered sugar and cocoa; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture.
5
Frost cupcakes when cool.

1145

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

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: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup baking cocoa, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cocoa Banana Cupcakes 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.

Cocoa Banana Cupcakes

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