Walnut Banana Cupcakes
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 1 dozen.
What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. They're amazingly good; I get request for them all the time. —Rachel Krupp, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup sour cream
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CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in banana and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each addition.
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2.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
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3.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 265 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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