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Several banana cream cupcakes on a cake stand.

Banana Cream Cupcakes

These cupcakes are not only cute but they taste amazing. Fresh banana pairs with yellow cake mix and vanilla for a rich flavor in every bite.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Cooling Time:10 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Servings:12 cupcakes

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 2 bananas medium size and mashed
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream

For the whipped cream:

  • 2 tablespoons banana instant pudding mix
  • 16 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • banana slices for topping
  • Nilla wafers for topping

Instructions

To make the cake:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line cupcake pans with liners.
  • Take a large bowl and add bananas to it. Finely mash them with a fork.
  • Now add cake mix, oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir all ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into cupcake liners until ¾ full and then bake for 15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Now let the cupcakes cool.

To make the whipped cream:

  • Pour the banana instant pudding mix into a mixing bowl and whip in the whipping cream until thick.
  • Put the whipped cream in a piping bag and pipe it onto the cooled cupcakes.
  • Place Nilla wafers and banana slices on the top and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can soak the banana slices for the topping in lemon or lime juice before adding them on top to prevent them from turning brown.
  • Overripe bananas would work in the batter, but fresh ones look better on top.
  • Some people prefer to use banana chips as a garnish, and that works fine too.
  • Make them in a mini cupcake pan if you prefer minis. You will get about 40 if you do that, and remember the cooking time will be less!
  • Don’t add the cream on top until they are completely cool, for the best-looking result.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 728IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg