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Delicious Banana Split Cupcakes Recipe

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Delight in these fun and delicious Banana Split Cupcakes, combining moist banana-flavored cupcakes topped with ripe banana slices, rich chocolate sauce, and fluffy whipped cream for a perfect twist on the classic banana split dessert.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup buttermilk

Toppings

  • 1 ripe banana, sliced
  • ½ cup chocolate sauce or melted chocolate
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cupcake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the banana mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.
  2. Bake the Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Add the Banana Split Toppings: Once the cupcakes are cool, top each with a spoonful of chocolate sauce or drizzle melted chocolate over the top. Add fresh banana slices on each cupcake, then finish with a generous dollop of whipped cream for the classic banana split flavor and look.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture in the cupcakes.
  • Allow cupcakes to fully cool before adding whipped cream to prevent it from melting.
  • For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped nuts or maraschino cherries on top alongside the whipped cream.
  • Chocolate sauce can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
  • Store cupcakes in the refrigerator if not serving immediately due to the whipped cream topping.

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