Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients and Weight:

For the Cupcakes: * All-purpose flour: 200g * Baking soda: 1 teaspoon * Baking powder: 1 teaspoon * Salt: 1/4 teaspoon * Sugar: 160g * Brown sugar: 100g * Vegetable oil: 120ml * Eggs: 2 large * Mashed bananas: 1 1/2 cups * Buttermilk: 120ml * Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon * Chocolate chips: 100g

For the Cream Cheese Frosting: * Cream cheese (softened): 113g * Unsalted butter (softened): 113g * Powdered sugar: 160g * Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon

Preparation Time:

25 minutes

Cooking Time:

18-20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 out of 5 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Cupcakes: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. 3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. 4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 5. Stir in the mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. 6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 7. Fold in the chocolate chips. 8. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 1. In a separate medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. 2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. 3. Stir in the vanilla extract.

To Assemble the Cupcakes: 1. Once the cupcakes are cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top.

Nutritional Information:

Per cupcake (approximately): * Calories: 350 * Fat: 15g * Carbohydrates: 50g * Sugar: 30g * Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy cupcakes with a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting.
• Chocolate chips add a rich and indulgent flavor.
• Perfect for a special occasion or everyday treat.

User Comments:

• "These cupcakes were a hit with my family! The banana flavor is subtle but delicious."
• "The frosting is the perfect match for the cupcakes, sweet but not too sweet."
• "I loved the chocolate chips in the batter, they gave the cupcakes a fun and unexpected texture."
• "They were easy to make and turned out beautifully."
• "I would definitely recommend these cupcakes to anyone looking for a delicious and easy banana dessert."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the bananas are ripe for the best flavor.
• Do not overmix the batter, as this will make the cupcakes tough.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.