Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

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Moist banana cake topped with peanut butter frosting, with a sprinkle of crushed salty/sweet honey roasted peanuts on top.

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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

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