Banana S'mores Cupcakes
Delicious cupcakes combining banana, chocolate, and marshmallow flavors for a unique dessert.
Equipment
- Muffin pan For baking cupcakes.
- Mixing bowls For combining ingredients.
- Whisk For mixing dry ingredients.
- Wire rack For cooling cupcakes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup mashed ripe banana about 2 medium bananas
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips divided
- 1 cup miniature marshmallow bits divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin pan with 16 cupcake liners or spray the pan with nonstick baking spray for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined. Add the egg, vanilla extract, mashed banana, and sour cream, mixing until smooth. This step ensures your cupcakes are rich and moist.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and graham cracker crumbs. Mixing dry ingredients separately helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Mix until just combined; be careful not to over-mix, or your cupcakes may turn out dense.
- Gently fold in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips and ¾ cup of the marshmallow bits. This will create delightful pockets of chocolate and marshmallow in each cupcake.
- Fill each cupcake liner with the batter, then sprinkle the tops with the remaining chocolate chips and marshmallow bits for an extra treat on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking!
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 3-4 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in a sealed container to keep them fresh.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding chopped nuts or a drizzle of chocolate sauce on top before serving. These cupcakes can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making them perfect for any occasion!