Bananas and coffee – a combo you never knew you needed. But here it is: Banana cupcakes with coffee buttercream. Yes, it’s as decadent as it sounds. The sweet, moist banana cake pairs perfectly with the rich, bold coffee buttercream. It’s a flavor fusion that somehow makes sense, like your favorite morning routine wrapped up in a cupcake. This isn’t your average dessert, and honestly, it’s way better. Forget the plain old banana bread; these cupcakes are the showstopper your taste buds have been waiting for. Let’s dive in.
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.
