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Banana Cinnamon Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Cinnamon Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Banana Cinnamon Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting! These moist and fluffy cupcakes are a perfect treat for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual get-togethers. The sweet combination of ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and crunchy pecans creates an irresistible dessert that will have everyone coming back for more. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish. Whether you frost them right away or save them for later, these cupcakes are sure to bring joy to your table!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mix the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed banana until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the chopped pecans gently until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide the batter into the lined muffin tin about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cooling on a wire rack before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

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