Banana Milkshake Cupcakes (Printable Version)
Sweet banana cupcakes with creamy milkshake-inspired frosting and fun garnishes.
# What You Need:
→ 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
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, 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 the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
08 - Beat butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in banana milk or regular milk and vanilla. If desired, blend in extra mashed banana for stronger flavor.
09 - Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and a straw for a milkshake look.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly moist, almost like a banana bread met a cloud
- That frosting tastes exactly like the whipped cream on your favorite diner milkshake
02 -
- Make banana milk by blending milk with a few ripe banana slices until completely smooth
- The frosting might turn slightly brownish from the banana and that is totally normal
03 -
- Use an ice cream scoop to fill cupcake liners for uniform size
- Invest in good quality piping bags for that professional swirl look