Description
These Banana Nutella Swirl Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the moist, tender texture of banana cake with the rich, creamy flavor of Nutella. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, topped with a luscious Nutella frosting that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- For the Nutella Swirl:
- ½ cup Nutella
- For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ cup Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop a spoonful of Nutella into each cupcake liner, then use a toothpick to swirl it into the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and Nutella until smooth and creamy.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-ahead: The cupcakes can be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Keep the frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use almond flour for a gluten-free option or substitute applesauce for butter for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake with frosting
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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