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Banana Split Cupcakes

Banana Split Cupcakes
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Indulge in the delightful world of Banana Split Cupcakes, where the nostalgic flavors of a classic banana split come alive in a soft, moist cupcake form. These treats feature a tender banana cupcake base topped with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting, drizzled with rich chocolate ganache, and finished off with colorful sprinkles and a maraschino cherry on top. Perfect for any occasion—birthdays, potlucks, or just because—these cupcakes will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, even beginner bakers can create these delicious delights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup milk (room temperature)
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup mashed banana (overripe banana)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
  • 12 maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In one bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar, milk, egg, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients without overmixing.
  5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While cooling, prepare frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream until desired consistency.
  7. For ganache, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream over low heat until smooth.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes with buttercream, drizzle ganache on top, and add sprinkles and cherries.

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