Banana Cream Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1 ½ tsp baking powder.
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½ tsp baking soda.
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¼ tsp salt.
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened.
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2 large eggs.
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½ cup sour cream.
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½ cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 medium banana).
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½ tsp vanilla extract.
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½ cup heavy cream (for the filling).
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¼ cup powdered sugar (for the filling).
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¼ tsp vanilla extract (for the filling).
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¼ cup mashed ripe bananas (for the filling).
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4 oz cream cheese, softened (for the frosting).
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2 cups powdered sugar (for the frosting).
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½ tsp vanilla extract (for the frosting).
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Mix in sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually fold in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
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Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
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For the filling, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Fold in mashed bananas until well combined.
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Using a piping bag or spoon, fill the center of each cooled cupcake with the banana cream filling.
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For the frosting, whip softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy.
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Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
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Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
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Optional: Garnish with banana slices or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
# Notes:
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These Banana Cream Cupcakes combine moist banana cake with a creamy banana filling and rich cream cheese frosting.
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Perfect for any occasion, they're soft, flavorful, and topped with a smooth frosting.