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Dark Chocolate Banana Cupcakes

Indulge in these moist and rich Dark Chocolate Banana Cupcakes, a perfect blend of chocolatey goodness and sweet banana flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 large over-ripe banana
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup mashed over-ripe banana
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp dark chocolate cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • to taste sliced banana for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cupcake liners
  • Muffin tin
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mash the over-ripe banana until smooth. Add the whole milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, dark chocolate cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to combine.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack.
  8. Step 8: For the frosting, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add the mashed banana, vanilla extract, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
  9. Step 9: Frost each cooled cupcake with the banana chocolate buttercream and garnish with sliced banana.

Notes

  • Using overripe bananas ensures moist cupcakes.
  • Consider using dark chocolate chips for richer flavor.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.