Banana Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream
Delicious banana cupcakes topped with smooth, aromatic coffee buttercream frosting. The ultimate combo for a perfect treat.
Ingredients
- For the Banana Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- For the Coffee Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 tbsp brewed coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together sugar, butter, and mashed bananas until smooth.
- Add the Egg: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Fill the Tin: Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the Cupcakes: Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting: Beat together butter, powdered sugar, coffee, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Spread or pipe the frosting over cooled cupcakes
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 2%
- Vitamin C: 3%
- Vitamin B6: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Want extra flavor? Add chopped nuts, like walnuts, to the batter for crunch.
- If you love coffee, increase the coffee in the frosting for a stronger flavor kick.
- These cupcakes taste even better the next day – the frosting sets perfectly, and the flavor deepens.