The Story:
Birthday request: “I want something with banana and peanut butter…oh, chocolate would be good too!”
Happy 21st Birthday Kierea!
Cakes:
1 cup ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup oil
¼ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix
Peanut Butter Buttercream:
¼ cup butter
8 oz cream cheese
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-4 cups powdered sugar
Simple Chocolate Sauce:
1/3 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 340 degrees and line about 20 muffins tins with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas (about three) using a fork to get rid of all large lumps.
3. Add oil, buttermilk and vanilla and stir well.
4. Add eggs one at a time, being sure to mix well in between each addition.
5. Slowly add cake mix and mix well.
6. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and cake for 12-15 minutes or until a knife or toothpick comes out clean. Be sure not to over bake them, and place them in an airtight container as soon as they are out of the oven.
7. Buttercream: Beat butter, cream cheese and peanut butter until light and fluffy (should take about 5 minutes). Add vanilla and as much powdered sugar as desired.
8. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
9 Chocolate Sauce: On the stovetop or in the microwave, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add powdered sugar if you need the sauce thicker or want it extra sweet. Let cool, and then drizzle over frosted cupcakes.
Lucky birthday girl to get these cupcakes! They look delicious! 🙂
Great gift and cute cake for birthday…
This is great idea for gift anyway…
Yeah.. it can be perfect gift!
I don't even know you but I don't think I'll ever be able to make my kids' birthday cake again without checking your site first. So far all I've made are your Mega-Morning Glory muffins. Definite keepers!
Ha, thanks so much Emily! If you ever want ideas or suggestions or anything, just let me know!
Thank you so much Lizzy! My birthday would not have been the same without those delicious treats. Seriously, I'm addicted! They're delicious refrigerated as well–especially the frosting!
There is nothing quite like banana & chocolate! Can't wait to make these..and the peanut butter? Well,that's just 'icing on the cake'
I'm generally not a big cup cake fan…but for some reason I got so excited by the look of this recipe! Will def be trying to make these little bad boys soon!
Wow-these look great! I bet I could just use a gluten free cake mix to make them gluten free (for my 6 yr. old son) Thanks!
oh yum, peanut butter, chocolate, and bananas that is a combination to die for lol!
I came to comment on your cupcakes, but just saw your homemade oreos. They are show stoppers! I think I'd rather have those even over these scrumptious looking Chocolate Banana Cupcakes. Congrats on making Top 9 today!
Foarte frumos!!!!!!!!!! felicitari Lizzy!
These look really delicious!
Hi Lizzy Mae! Did you get my email? You WON my mini loaf pan giveaway! I just need your full name and address 🙂
I love Chocolate and bananas that looks so sweet, hope i can made it soon for weekend. Thanks
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I can't believe I only just found your blog, but sure am happy I did. Yeah, so what, I'm a dietitian, I love cupcakes, there's no shame in that! Every once and awhile, they just make one "happy." Oh, chocolate+ PB+ Banana? Get out!
I fell into this blog looking for a way to combine chocolate, banana, and cherries… but who cares that there were no cherries to be found in this recipe… peanut butter trumps fruit ANY day of the week! Besides that…I looked over in the side bar and found NUTELLA cupcakes… Nutella is my nemesis, my kryptonite…. I'm HOOKED on this blog now! My fat thighs and wide hips thank you <3
great recipe, put a bit more peanut butter in the icing just for our tastes…loved them! Saw the idea on Iron Chef and googled the combo, then presto, your website! Can't wait to try all the recipes! My hubby thanks you to!
These are seriously one of my favorite recipes on your site. Very moist and delicious. The icing was a little strong but very delicious!
I just made these & the instructions say to put them in an airtight container as soon as they are out of oven. Why? Do I need to refrigerate or just store on counter? I’m not going to frost them until tomorrow. Someone please reply!! Thanks!
It just helps to keep them moist and not dry out
Hi Lizzy!
Was that a typo? 340F? Not 350F?
350, I’m sorry!
This is suit for birthday party!!
These are one of our favorites! So delicious. We have used them for all sorts of occasions -promotion parties, welcome homes, and now, a wedding reception!
We will be making them in Provo and are concerned about the dreaded High Altitude Baking, Lyzzy, do we need to do anything different?