Banana Milkshake Cupcakes (Printable)
Moist cupcakes combining ripe bananas with creamy milkshake flavors, topped with luscious vanilla frosting and classic garnishes.
# What You Need:
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→ Frosting
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# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. 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. Add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in banana milk or regular milk and vanilla. Optionally blend in extra mashed banana for stronger flavor.
09 - Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with whipped cream, maraschino cherry, and straw for milkshake presentation.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- These capture everything nostalgic about banana milkshakes but in handheld form
- The frosting is genuinely drinkable straight from the bowl, not that I would know
- Perfect excuse to use bananas that have gone slightly too far
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- Overripe bananas are non negotiable here they provide natural sweetness and moisture
- Do not overmix the batter or your cupcakes will be dense instead of fluffy
- Completely cool cupcakes before frosting or the frosting will melt into a sad puddle
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- Room temperature ingredients mix together better so plan ahead
- Use an ice cream scoop to fill liners evenly for uniform cupcakes