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Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream

August 12, 2019 36 Comments

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These Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream are moist and flavorful and the perfect recipe for your overripe bananas!

Overhead photo of banana cupcakes with chocolate buttercream on a wooden board

I’ve heard a nasty little rumor that today may be the start of the new school year for some kiddos.

Say it isn’t so!

Is it just me, or does every year school seem to start even earlier. What happened to enjoying the summer? The WHOLE summer.

Growing up, we started school AFTER Labor Day, not a day before.

Overhead photo of banana cupcakes with chocolate buttercream on a wooden board

So it seemed appropriate to start this Monday with something sweet and chocolatey. Who’s in?

These Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream are just the ticket to help ease the pain of the first day of school blues for kids AND parents alike.

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Moist and super banana flavored these cupcakes are perfect for those leftover, overripe bananas on the old kitchen counter.

Truth be told, some weeks I purposely buy extra so I’ll NEED to make some of these yummy cupcakes or a loaf of my Easy Brown Butter Banana Bread or my Coconut Chocolate Chip Skillet Banana Bread.

And this chocolate buttercream is going to knock your socks off. (Do people still say that? Or is it just cause I’m old?) It’s ultra smooth and creamy and the perfect complement to the banana cake. I know you’re really going to enjoy these guys!

And since bananas happen to be a fruit, which in my book is considered a breakfast food, I’m thinking these cupcakes may need to be enjoyed not only for dessert, but dare I say breakfast?

Enjoy!

Overhead photo of banana cupcakes with chocolate buttercream on a wooden board

 

A Few Cook’s Notes for Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Recipe:

Make sure the bananas you use are overripe. Nice and dark on the outside.

I topped my buttercream frosting with some finely chopped walnuts. This is totally optional.

 

5 from 18 votes
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Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
38 mins
 

These Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream are moist and flavorful and the perfect recipe for your overripe bananas!

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cupcakes
Servings: 16 cupcakes
Calories: 448 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
Banana Cupcakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups overripe bananas, mashed
Chocolate Buttercream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. whole milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • finely chopped walnuts, for sprinkling, if desired
Instructions
Banana Cupcakes
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Whisk together until well combined.

  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating until well blended. Add vanilla and continue to beat for an additional 3 minutes at medium speed, scraping down the bowl as needed. Stir in half the flour and mix until combined, then stir in the buttermilk and then the remaining flour mixture. Do not over mix. Gently fold in the bananas.

  4. Spoon the batter into the liners, filling 2/3 full. Bake for 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Repeat until all batter is done. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

  5. Frost cupcakes with chocolate buttercream. I used a Wilton 2D tip to pipe the rose. Sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts, if desired. Cupcakes will keep in airtight container in refrigerator for 3 days.

Chocolate Buttercream
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the sifted confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, milk, salt and vanilla and continue to beat on low speed for 1 minute and then increase the speed to high and continue to beat for 2 minutes. If frosting is too thick, add more milk. If it's too thin, add more confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts
Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 158mg7%
Potassium 203mg6%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 45g50%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 709IU14%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Tom says

    August 12, 2019 at 6:35 am

    Wow Mare, I could have used a couple of these cupcakes on my way to the airport this morning. You holding out on me??

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 12, 2019 at 5:25 pm

      Lol!

      Reply
  2. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    August 12, 2019 at 8:25 am

    Banana and chocolate = a match made in heaven! And that buttercream just looks SO good!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 12, 2019 at 5:25 pm

      It’s so creamy Alex! I could slather anything with it!

      Reply
  3. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    August 12, 2019 at 9:07 am

    For us, school starts after Labor Day. My nieces started last week. There doesn’t seem to be any one set date any longer. We start later, but we don’t get out of school until mid June so I guess it all works out. These banana cupcakes sound super yummy. I always seem to have a few over ripe bananas on my counter. I need to put them to good use in these cupcakes!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 12, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      I’ve always got a few on my counter too Kathy! These are the perfect easy to make treat! Keep enjoying summer!

      Reply
  4. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    August 12, 2019 at 9:54 am

    My school always started after Labor Day too, so I can’t get used to seeing kids head back to school in August! It makes me anxious just thinking about first days of school and new teachers and different classrooms. . .I definitely need a few of these delicious cupcakes to get me through back-to-school time!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 12, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      August is just so early Kelsie. Hope you have an awesome week!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    August 12, 2019 at 10:14 am

    I am a huge fan of banana with chocolate, so I’m loving these :) And cupcakes are always a great, portable treat!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 12, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      I love banana with chocolate too Jennifer! These cupcakes are such a treat!

      Reply
  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    August 12, 2019 at 10:19 am

    Not fake news (lol)! My nephew and niece started school today (my nephew started high school!!!) and I wish I could bring these over as an after school treat for them! Since we live in different states that isn’t really a possibility, so I’m going to have to send the link to this recipe to my sister ;) These cupcakes look absolutely delicious, Mare! The perfect way to cure those Monday (or back to school) blues!!!! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 12, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      Awwww! High school! Boy do I remember those days. Good luck to him. Keep on enjoying summer Chey!

      Reply
  7. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    August 12, 2019 at 11:27 am

    Some kids have gone back to school, but the neighborhood school done the street from me hasn’t started yet – so one more week of quiet before all the cars start arriving! This is a great treat for everyone – I love bananas in desserts and love the chocolate icing!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 12, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      Hope you give them a try Geraldine! Happy Monday!

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    August 12, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    Mary Ann! I’m all for dessert for breakfast. You know, since usually it includes all four food groups – grains, protein, dairy, and fruit (of which, chocolate counts, since it grows on a plant!) I’m totally on board with this – school day or not!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 12, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      Lol! I’m glad you’re in Laura!

      Reply
  9. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    August 12, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    LOL – I just said “knock your socks off” to someone last week! LOL! We’ll be old together, Mare! These little cakes knock my socks off… totally! And it’s that hint of cinnamon and a touch of chocolate that has my attention! Brilliant recipe and I’m drooling!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 12, 2019 at 9:48 pm

      Haha! I’m always saying “out of date” things and my son Casey looks at me like I’ve got three heads! He gives me the “Mom, really? Who says that?” Ugh! I’m old. So happy you’re loving these Traci! Hope you have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  10. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    August 13, 2019 at 12:02 am

    I just want to sink my teeth into one of these, Mary Ann! I’m not ready for Oscar to start kindergarten – I’m going to have to ease my sorrow with one of these!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 13, 2019 at 8:38 am

      Kindergarten for Oscar? How exciting Katherine! You’ll need a few of these. Take it from me!

      Reply
  11. 2pots2cook says

    August 13, 2019 at 4:37 am

    Almost missed this one ! Absolutely our favourite ingredients Mary Ann. Keeper for cooler days :-)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 13, 2019 at 8:38 am

      Hope you and your son enjoy them Davorka!

      Reply
  12. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    August 13, 2019 at 11:08 am

    Consider my socks knocked off! These are just perfect for those back to school blues….

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 13, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      Woohoo! Thanks Annie!

      Reply
  13. Marissa says

    August 13, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    Tom’s comment is the best, lol!

    These cupcakes look amazing, Mary Ann. That frosting looks SO creamy and you can’t go wrong with bananas and chocolate!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 13, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      Haha! Thanks so much Marissa! Unfortunately, he’s been traveling quite a bit lately, so sometimes he misses things!

      Reply
  14. Kelly | Foodtasia says

    August 13, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    Oh yum, Mary Ann! So irresistible! Banana and chocolate are a match made in heaven! I could just lose myself in that frosting!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 13, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      Yes they are Kelly! That frosting is so creamy. You’d love it!

      Reply
  15. Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl says

    August 14, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    These look just delightful, Mary Ann!! I’m loving that chocolate buttercream…pretty sure I could eat that by the spoonful! LOL! Also, we always started school waaay before Labor Day sadly….

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 15, 2019 at 6:49 am

      That’s too early! Yo’d LOVE that chocolate buttercream Haylie!

      Reply
  16. Kevin says

    August 18, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    That buttercream is something I could dive right into! Perfect pairing of chocolate and banana!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 19, 2019 at 8:49 am

      You’d really enjoy it Kevin!

      Reply
  17. Leanne @ Crumb Top Baking says

    August 19, 2019 at 8:23 am

    I could stare at those buttercream swirls all day! The chocolate frosting looks irresistible Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 19, 2019 at 8:50 am

      Thanks Leanne!

      Reply
  18. Ann says

    November 10, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    WOW! The pictures of these banana cupcakes are so enticing! I’ve never even thought of making such treats. I like that the cupcakes are super moist and flavorful. And chocolate buttercream is such a great accompaniment. Perfect for breakfast or as dessert for afternoon tea. My kiddos would go crazy for these. Now I’m thinking of making these together with them and share with their friends. It’d be so much fun!
    Mary Ann, thank you so much for inspiring me and all of your helpful recommendations. I should definitely try your other similar recipes for desserts. Look forward to your new ideas.
    p.s. I like the photos you take. Can’t stop looking at them. Great job!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 10, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      You’re so sweet Ann! Thank you for the compliments on my photos! I really enjoy the photography part of the job. These cupcakes are always a hit with friends and family, and the chocolate buttercream is so smooth and creamy! Everyone LOVES it!

      Reply

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