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Banana Cinnamon Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Banana Cinnamon Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Delight your taste buds with these scrumptious Banana Cinnamon Pecan Cupcakes topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. A perfect blend of flavors and textures in every bite!

Ingredients

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For the cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
  6. Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
  8. Frost the cupcakes: Frost the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans before adding.
  • Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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