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Homemade Banana Split Cupcakes Recipe

Homemade Banana Split Cupcakes Recipe

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Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a banana split in cupcake form with these delightful homemade banana split cupcakes. Moist banana cupcakes studded with chocolate chips and walnuts, topped with creamy frosting, a drizzle of chocolate, and a cherry on top!

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Toppings:

  • 8 maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup whipped cream or buttercream frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Fold in the mashed bananas, then gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
  5. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
  7. Decorate: Frost each cupcake, drizzle with melted chocolate, sprinkle with nuts, and top with a cherry.
  8. Serve: Enjoy these delicious banana split cupcakes!

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