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Banana Split Cupcakes

September 1, 2016 | Dessert

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Delight in the delicious flavors of your favorite ice cream dessert in these irresistible Banana Split Cupcakes.

Delight in the delicious flavors of your favorite ice cream dessert in these Banana Split Cupcakes topped with smooth buttercream, rich ganache, cream, and a cherry on top.

I am a sucker for ice cream, especially when it has hot fudge on to. That creamy cold vanilla with warm smooth rich chocolate on top… can’t you just taste it?! And then it gets even better when you add the extras like sweet bananas, fun and colorful sprinkles, fluffy whipped cream, and a bright red cherry on top. These Banana Split Cupcakes have it all and are no less a temptation.
Delight in the delicious flavors of your favorite ice cream dessert in these Banana Split Cupcakes topped with smooth buttercream, rich ganache, cream, and a cherry on top.

I ALWAYS have extra bananas laying around that are too ripe. I should probably just buy less but it’s better to have too many than too few. Plus then I have a perfect excuse to make yummy treats like cinnamon streusel banana coffee cake, banana hazelnut cake, or most of all, these cupcakes!

Delight in the delicious flavors of your favorite ice cream dessert in these Banana Split Cupcakes topped with smooth buttercream, rich ganache, cream, and a cherry on top.

Some think that sprinkles are only for kids but I still love them! I love the texture and pop of color. Don’t they just cheer you up?

Delight in the delicious flavors of your favorite ice cream dessert in these Banana Split Cupcakes topped with smooth buttercream, rich ganache, cream, and a cherry on top.

Confession, I don’t like maraschino cherries. But I know a lot of you guys do and they are just too dang cute to not add to the top.

Delight in the delicious flavors of your favorite ice cream dessert in these Banana Split Cupcakes topped with smooth buttercream, rich ganache, cream, and a cherry on top.

While the topping of this cupcake is incredible, the actual cake is just as good! The cupcakes are delicious without all the extra goods on top… I ate two before I even had a chance to make the frosting! So light, tender, sweet, bananay… how could I resist!

Treat Yo Self to these awesome cupcakes whether it’s your birthday or not. You deserve it!

Banana Split Cupcakes

Delight in the delicious flavors of your favorite ice cream dessert in these Banana Split Cupcakes topped with smooth buttercream, rich ganache, cream, and a cherry on top.
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5 from 1 vote

Banana Split Cupcakes

Prep Time45 mins
Cook Time18 mins
Total Time1 hr 3 mins
Servings: 12
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup mashed banana
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons cream or milk

For the ganache:

  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Toppings:

  • Sprinkles
  • Whipped cream
  • 12 Maraschino cherries

Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcakes liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Use can electric mixer to beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the the banana, buttermilk, and eggs until combined. Add in the dry ingredients a little at a time while mixing, until combined. Divide batter among the liners (an ice cream scoop works perfect for this!) and bake for 15-18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove cupcakes from tin and allow to cool on a rack.

For the Frosting:

  • With an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. Add cream until you get desired consistency. Place in a piping back that is fitted with a large round tip and then pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

For the ganache:

  • Place chocolate chips in a bowl. Place whipping cream in another dish and microwave until hot (about 45 seconds). Pour hot whipping cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 2 minutes and then stir together until completely melted and combined. Allow the ganache for cool down for a few minutes before spooning onto the frosting.

For the Toppings:

  • Add sprinkles on top of the ganache. Pipe a little whipped cream on and then top with a cherry. Serve. (Cupcakes can be made ahead of time but wait to add the whipped cream and cherry until right before serving.)
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Delight in the delicious flavors of your favorite ice cream dessert in these Banana Split Cupcakes topped with smooth buttercream, rich ganache, cream, and a cherry on top.

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Comments

  1. Jessica Randhawa says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    These are some of the most beautiful cupcakes / photos I have ever seen! Love LOVE how you styled this shoot 🙂

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      September 15, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you so much Jessica!

      Reply
  2. Medha says

    September 2, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    These cupcakes look great! Love the banana split flavor and the decorating is spot on 🙂

    Reply

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