Banana Milkshake Cupcakes (Printable Version)
Sweet banana cupcakes with creamy milkshake-inspired frosting and classic garnish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
03 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - ½ cup whole milk
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Frosting
10 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 cups powdered sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons banana milk or regular milk
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 2 tablespoons mashed banana (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Whipped cream
16 - Maraschino cherries
17 - Colorful straws for decoration
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
03 - Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a separate bowl. Add mashed bananas and mix until combined.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to banana mixture, alternating with milk. Mix just until combined.
06 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
07 - Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
08 - Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in banana milk or regular milk and vanilla. Blend in extra mashed banana if desired.
09 - Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with whipped cream, maraschino cherry, and straw for milkshake presentation.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The frosting tastes exactly like the creamy bottom of a real milkshake
- Overripe bananas finally get their moment to shine instead of getting tossed
- Theyre ridiculously forgiving, even if you are not much of a baker
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients are absolutely critical here, cold butter or eggs will ruin your batter texture
- Overmixing once flour is added creates tough cupcakes, mix gently and stop immediately when combined
- The frosting with fresh banana will darken over time, adding a tiny squeeze of lemon juice helps preserve that creamy color
03 -
- Mash your bananas with a fork instead of a blender for better texture in the actual cupcake
- For extra banana flavor, brush the cooled cupcakes with simple syrup infused with banana essence before frosting