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Banana Split Cupcakes

Banana Split Cupcakes
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Banana Split Cupcakes, a fun twist on the classic sundae! These moist and fluffy cupcakes are packed with ripe bananas, topped with creamy vanilla buttercream, and drizzled with rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for family gatherings, birthday parties, or simply a cozy afternoon treat, these colorful cupcakes are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable toppings, you can whip them up any day of the week. Get ready to create sweet memories with every bite!

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 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine milk, egg, oil, vanilla extract, and mashed banana.
  3. Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  6. For the buttercream: Beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream until smooth.
  7. For the ganache: Melt chocolate chips and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth; cool slightly.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes with vanilla buttercream and drizzle warm ganache on top; finish with sprinkles and cherries.

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