banana cupcakes with cinnamon/caramel frosting

worthington, WV
Updated on Jul 14, 2011

my newest cupcake creation not too sweet

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground
  • 2 - bananas, very ripe
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup milk
  • - cinnamon/caramel frosting
  • 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup caramel syrup
  • 2 pounds powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
  • - caramel syrup

How To Make banana cupcakes with cinnamon/caramel frosting

  • Step 1
    pre-heat oven to 350; line muffin tins with cupcake papers (i do 12 regular size and 36 mini from one batch)
  • Step 2
    cream together butter and sugar
  • Step 3
    beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy
  • Step 4
    add bananas and cinnamon and mix well
  • Step 5
    add 1 cup flour, baking soda and baking powder; mix lightly
  • Step 6
    add milk alternately with the rest of the flour; beat until well blended
  • Step 7
    divide into prepared pans; bake until set (10-15 minutes for mini & 18-22 minutes for regular)
  • Step 8
    cool well while preparing frosting
  • Step 9
    for frosting, beat together butter, cream cheese, 1/3 c caramel syrup, vanilla and cinnamon (i use the wisk attachment for light, fluffy frosting)
  • Step 10
    slowly add in powdered sugar and whip until fluffy
  • Step 11
    spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes and drizzle with additional caramel sauce

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