Banana Split Cupcakes
If you’re craving a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer, look no further than these Banana Split Cupcakes. Each bite combines the classic flavors of a banana split sundae in a fluffy cupcake form, topped with rich vanilla buttercream and decadent chocolate ganache. These treats are perfect for any occasion—birthdays, family gatherings, or just because! Easy to make and fun to decorate, they will surely bring smiles all around. Pair them with fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream for an extra special treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- â…” cup mashed banana (overripe)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
- Fresh fruit (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with vanilla buttercream topped with chocolate ganache, sprinkles, and fresh fruit if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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