Banana Cream Cupcakes (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour.
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
03 - 1 ½ tsp baking powder.
04 - ½ tsp baking soda.
05 - ¼ tsp salt.
06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened.
07 - 2 large eggs.
08 - ½ cup sour cream.
09 - ½ cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 medium banana).
10 - ½ tsp vanilla extract.
11 - ½ cup heavy cream (for the filling).
12 - ¼ cup powdered sugar (for the filling).
13 - ¼ tsp vanilla extract (for the filling).
14 - ¼ cup mashed ripe bananas (for the filling).
15 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for the frosting).
16 - 2 cups powdered sugar (for the frosting).
17 - ½ tsp vanilla extract (for the frosting).

Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
05 - Mix in sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until well combined.
06 - Gradually fold in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
07 - Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
08 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
10 - For the filling, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Fold in mashed bananas until well combined.
11 - Using a piping bag or spoon, fill the center of each cooled cupcake with the banana cream filling.
12 - For the frosting, whip softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy.
13 - Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
14 - Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
15 - Optional: Garnish with banana slices or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes:

01 - These Banana Cream Cupcakes combine moist banana cake with a creamy banana filling and rich cream cheese frosting.
02 - Perfect for any occasion, they're soft, flavorful, and topped with a smooth frosting.