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Chocolate Banana Cupcakes

Chocolate Banana Cupcakes: A Moist and Delectable Treat

Indulge in these Chocolate Banana Cupcakes, blending rich chocolate with ripe bananas for a nostalgic delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Base
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder dark cocoa for deeper taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda use fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder don't skip it
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or use all granulated
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil can substitute melted coconut oil
  • 2 large Eggs large for consistent results
  • 2 medium Ripe Bananas (mashed) the riper, the better
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract for a twist
  • 1/2 cup Hot Water intensifies cocoa taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cupcake Tin
  • Electric mixer
  • Ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard cupcake tin with 12 paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth, then mix in eggs, bananas, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with hot water until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes can be customized with different frostings like cream cheese or chocolate ganache.

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