Christmas Cupcakes l Christmas Chaos Part 1

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar moisture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

Mash ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.

In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract until combined.

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour.

Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.

Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

Frost cooled cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and garnish as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens