Banana Cupcake Recipe

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a 12-count cupcake tin with paper liners. Set aside.

Step 2

Make sure bananas are very well mashed (I often start with a fork or potato masher and then switch over to my mixer) then add melted butter, oil, and sugars and stir very well to combine.

Step 3

Add eggs and vanilla extract and stir well, then stir in buttermilk.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Add dry ingredients to batter and use a spatula to gently fold together until combined. Batter should be completely combined, but don’t over-mix or your cupcakes may be dense and dry!

Step 6

Portion batter into cupcake liners, filling each ¾ full. If you have extra batter, discard or make additional cupcakes.

Step 7

Transfer to 350F (175C) oven and bake for 17-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely before frosting with my brown butter frosting (or see other options in my notes).