Banana Caramel Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Banana Caramel Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting! These moist, fluffy cupcakes are infused with rich banana flavor and filled with luscious homemade caramel sauce. Topped with smooth caramel cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with toffee bits, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or treating yourself to a sweet snack, these cupcakes are sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 17 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2–3 overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 and 1/2 cups)
- 1 recipe of homemade caramel sauce
- 1 recipe of salted caramel cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add oil, sour cream, and vanilla; mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in mashed bananas until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Prepare frosting as directed. Optionally core cooled cupcakes and fill with caramel sauce before frosting them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg