Banana Milkshake Cupcakes (Printable Version)
Sweet banana cupcakes with creamy milkshake frosting and fun garnishes
# Ingredient List:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
03 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - ½ cup whole milk
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Frosting
10 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 cups powdered sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons banana milk or regular milk
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 2 tablespoons mashed banana, optional
→ Garnish
15 - Whipped cream
16 - Maraschino cherries
17 - Colorful straws for decoration
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; 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 a wire rack.
08 - Beat butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in banana milk and vanilla. For stronger flavor, blend in extra mashed banana.
09 - Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and a straw for milkshake presentation.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The frosting tastes exactly like the best part of a diner milkshake
- Overripe bananas finally have a destination that feels indulgent instead of practical
- These vanish faster than regular cupcakes, no matter who I serve them to
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients combine better and give you a more tender cupcake
- Overmixing once you add flour makes tough cupcakes, so stop when streaks disappear
- Frosting can turn slightly gray from banana, but it still tastes amazing
03 -
- Add a tablespoon of lemon juice to frosting if you want to keep it from turning brownish
- Fold mini chocolate chips into the batter for a chocolate banana twist that kids go crazy for