Banana Cupcakes with Maple Icing |
The maple icing is more of a thick glaze than a true frosting, but it is a yummy topping for this dessert. You won't want to skimp on the maple syrup. Use the best all-natural maple syrup you can find. It will make a difference in the icing's flavor. Add some chopped walnuts for some crunch.
Banana Cupcakes with Maple Icing
Print This RecipeBanana Cupcake Ingredients |
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana, about 1 medium banana
- 1/4 cup plain or banana flavored yogurt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the vanilla and mashed bananas and beat to combine. Stir in half the dry ingredients and then add the yogurt. Add the rest of the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups. I like to use an ice cream scoop for even batter distribution.
Divide the Batter Evenly |
For the Icing
Maple Icing Ingredients |
- 4 Tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts for garnish, optional
Directions
Beat together the butter, maple syrup, and whipping cream. Add the powdered sugar, a cup at a time and the vanilla. Beat until smooth. You'll find the icing to be runny. You can let is sit to firm up a bit, but know that it will not be a fluffy frosting.Banana Cupcake with Maple Icing |
Enjoy!
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