The sweet, fruity, and chocolatey flavors in these Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes go so well together. When you compare the moist banana cupcakes to the marble cream cheese frosting, the frosting is rich and creamy.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 1 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2 ripe bananas, mashed. 2 large eggs. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup buttermilk. 1/2 cup chocolate chips. For Marble Cream Cheese Frosting:. 4 oz cream cheese, softened. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 2 tbsp cocoa powder.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined. Gradually add the dry flour mixture and buttermilk to the banana mixture, alternating between the two. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips into the cupcake batter. Fill each cupcake liner with batter about 2/3 full. In a separate small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for the frosting. Mix until smooth and well combined. Divide the cream cheese frosting into two equal portions. In one portion, mix in the cocoa powder to create a chocolate frosting. Spoon dollops of both the regular cream cheese frosting and chocolate cream cheese frosting onto the cupcakes. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the frostings together, creating a marbled effect. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, you can add extra chocolate chips or decorative toppings if desired. Enjoy your delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Marble Cream Cheese Frosting!