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Banana Cinnamon Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Cinnamon Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Banana Cinnamon Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are perfectly balanced with the sweetness of ripe bananas, fragrant cinnamon, and crunchy pecans, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy afternoon snack, these cupcakes are sure to impress. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and garnished with additional pecans, they stand out as a delicious dessert that everyone will love!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mix softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed banana until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula until just blended; avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans gently.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg
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