Cocoa Banana Cupcakes
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistibly moist Cocoa Banana Cupcakes, a delightful fusion of rich cocoa and naturally sweet ripe bananas. Perfectly fluffy and made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, these cupcakes are quick and easy to whip up in just 35 minutes. Mashed bananas and a hint of vanilla extract add depth and natural sweetness, while optional chocolate chips take every bite to the next level. Ideal for beginners and experienced bakers alike, this recipe yields 12 servings of chocolatey perfection that can be enjoyed plain, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or topped with your favorite frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to wow kids and adults alike! Keywords: Cocoa Banana Cupcakes recipe, chocolate banana dessert, easy cupcake recipe, moist banana cupcakes, kid-friendly treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the egg, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk, and whisk together until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Frost with your favorite frosting or enjoy them plain!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1848 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 397.6 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.3 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 233.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2421 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
