Easy Banana Cupcakes with Espresso Chocolate Frosting.
Ingredients
- 4 medium overly ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 -2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line cupcake molds with paper liners.
- 2. In a bowl, stir together the mashed bananas, coconut oil, honey, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, instant espresso powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- 3. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pan. Bake 18-22 minutes until the tops are just set and no longer wiggly in the center. Remove and let cool.
- 4. To make the frosting, add the cream cheese and butter to a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the espresso powder and beat 1 minute. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Beat another 2-4 minutes or until the frosting is light and fluffy. Beat in the cream until combined.
- 5. Frost each cupcake and decorate as desired. I love chocolate shavings or a sprinkle of espresso powder on top.
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