Banana Cupcakes with Nutella and Vanilla Swirl Buttercream

Banana cupcakes were first popularized in the United States during the early 20th century and have since become a beloved dessert option for many.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Banana Cupcakes with Nutella and Vanilla Swirl Buttercream

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Dessert Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium-sized Bananas
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Nutella
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
7. Drop a spoonful of Nutella onto the top of each cupcake and swirl it into the batter using a toothpick or skewer.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
11. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the vanilla swirl buttercream on top of each cupcake.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.