Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe | King Arthur Baking

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, at least 65°F
• 1 1/4 cups (248g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3 small or 2 medium (280g) very ripe bananas, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup (85g) honey
• 1/4 cup (57g) yogurt or buttermilk, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
• 2 1/3 cups (280g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
• 2 tablespoons (14g) King Arthur Bread and Cake Enhancer, optional, for moist texture
• 2 cups (227g) confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup (204g) peanut butter, creamy or chunky
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt, optional, to taste
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup (76g to 113g) milk or half-and-half
• 1 1/3 cups (170g) crushed honey roasted peanuts, to garnish