Banana Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting

Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting are a delightful combination of rich, moist banana flavor paired with creamy, sweet peanut butter frosting. These cupcakes are the perfect treat for banana bread lovers who want something a bit more indulgent. The natural sweetness of ripe bananas makes the cupcakes incredibly soft, while the peanut butter frosting adds a deliciously nutty and slightly salty contrast. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are a crowd-pleasing dessert that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory.

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

For the peanut butter frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Make the cupcake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
3. Bake the cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Prepare the peanut butter frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, adjusting the consistency with more milk if needed.
5. Frost the cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the peanut butter frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.

These Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting are the perfect sweet and nutty treat, offering a moist banana base topped with creamy, luscious peanut butter frosting for a deliciously satisfying dessert!