Banana Caramel Peanut Butter Cupcakes

🧁 Banana Caramel Peanut Butter Cupcakes 🧁

Moist banana cupcakes topped with a luscious peanut butter frosting, drizzled with rich caramel, and sprinkled with crunchy peanuts. These cupcakes are an explosion of flavors and textures, perfect for any peanut butter or caramel lover!

🍌 Ingredients:

Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk

Peanut Butter Frosting:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp heavy cream (as needed for consistency)

Toppings:

• Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• Chopped roasted peanuts
• Banana slices (optional, for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
4. Combine and Mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until the batter is smooth and well combined.
5. Bake: Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
6. Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Add heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
7. Decorate: Frost the cooled cupcakes with the peanut butter frosting. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top. Optionally, garnish with banana slices for extra flair.

🍽 Conclusion:

These Banana Caramel Peanut Butter Cupcakes bring together the best of both worlds—moist, banana-infused cake topped with creamy, nutty frosting and a drizzle of caramel for an extra hit of sweetness. The crunchy peanuts add the perfect texture contrast, making these cupcakes irresistible for any occasion. Whether you’re treating yourself or serving guests, these cupcakes are bound to impress!

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