Chocolate Banana Cupcakes Recipe

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Chocolate Banana Cupcakes
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Ingredients
26
Count
Nutrition
774
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake or muffin pan with 24 regular-size cupcake liners.
  2. Measure all the ingredients accurately. Bring all the ingredients to room temperature. Place the butter in the mixing bowl. With the paddle attachment, beat the butter slowly until it is smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar; cream the mixture at moderate speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time. After each addition, beat until the eggs are incorporated before adding more. After the eggs are fully incorporated, mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, sift the cake flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and nutmeg together. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing. Then add one-quarter of the sifted dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix just until blended. Mix the milk and banana puree. Add approximately one-third of the liquids. Mix just until blended in. Repeat until all ingredients are incorporated.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners half full with batter and bake until golden and baked through, about 35 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
  6. To assemble: Cut the center out of each cupcake and fill with the French Banana Buttercream. Dip the top of the cupcake in the Chocolate Ganache. Generously frost the top of each cupcake with the Italian Meringue Buttercream Frosting.
  7. This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use; therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
  8. French Banana Buttercream:
  9. Combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Dissolve the sugar. Boil until it reaches 240 degrees F.
  10. While the syrup is boiling, bet the yolks with an electric mixer with a wire whip until thick and light.
  11. When the syrup reaches temperature, pour it very slowly into the beaten yolks while whipping constantly. Continue to beat until the mixture is completely cool and the yolks are very thick and light.
  12. Whip in the butter a little at a time, adding it just as fast as it's absorbed by the mixture.
  13. Beat in the vanilla and banana puree. If the icing is too soft, refrigerate until it is firm enough to spread.
  14. Chocolate Ganache:
  15. Put the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream to a simmer. Once a simmer is reached, pour over the chocolate chips. Using a whisk, whip until smooth and creamy.
  16. Italian Meringue Buttercream Frosting:
  17. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Boil to reach 230 degrees F. Leave it alone. Cook over medium heat.
  18. While the syrup is boiling, using a whip attachment, start beating the egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl. Once peaks begin to form, add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar to make the peaks stiff.
  19. When the syrup reaches temperature, slowly pour it into the beaten egg whites while whipping constantly with the mixer on the lowest speed. Beat on high until cool, about 5 minutes.
  20. Turn down to medium-low speed and add the butter on the sides and scrape. Turn to high and beat until you have a smooth texture. Add the vanilla and chocolate ganache.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 773.9 Kcal (3240 kJ)
Calories from fat 434 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.22g 74%
Cholesterol 177.53mg 59%
Sodium 264.54mg 11%
Potassium 392.15mg 8%
Total Carbs 80.11g 27%
Sugars 46.98g 188%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 5%
Protein 8.56g 17%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 121.9mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 336.77 Kcal (1410 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.98g 74%
Cholesterol 77.25mg 59%
Sodium 115.12mg 11%
Potassium 170.65mg 8%
Total Carbs 34.86g 27%
Sugars 20.45g 188%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 5%
Protein 3.72g 17%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 15%
Iron 1.1mg 14%
Calcium 53.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.2
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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