Banana Milkshake Cupcakes (Printable Version)

Sweet banana cupcakes with creamy milkshake frosting and fun garnishes.

# What You Need:

→ Cupcakes

01 - 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
03 - 1½ tsp baking powder
04 - ¼ tsp salt
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - ½ cup whole milk
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Frosting

10 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 cups powdered sugar
12 - 2 tbsp banana milk or regular milk
13 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
14 - 2 tbsp mashed banana (optional)

→ Garnish (Optional)

15 - Whipped cream
16 - Maraschino cherries
17 - Colorful straws for decoration

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
03 - Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add mashed bananas and mix until combined.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to banana mixture, alternating with milk; mix just until combined.
06 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
07 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
08 - Beat butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in banana milk and vanilla. Blend in extra mashed banana if desired.
09 - Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with whipped cream, maraschino cherry, and straw for milkshake presentation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The frosting tastes exactly like the creamy milkshake you loved as a kid but with a sophisticated twist
  • Ripe bananas make these cupcakes incredibly moist without any complicated techniques
  • You can decorate them simply or go all out with whipped cream and cherries
02 -
  • Banana milk is just milk blended with a few ripe banana slices until completely smooth
  • Over mixing the batter will make your cupcakes tough so stop as soon as everything is combined
  • The frosting might turn slightly brown from the banana but that just proves it is the real deal
03 -
  • Use bananas that are almost black for the most intense banana flavor in both cupcakes and frosting
  • If your frosting feels too thin add more powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until it reaches spreading consistency

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