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Minion-Inspired Banana Cupcakes
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Minion-Inspired Banana Cupcakes

1 h 15 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @lancastercupcake1 import0 cooked
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Ingredients

12 people
  • all-purpose flour (sifted)Grains200 g
  • granulated sugarPantry150 g
  • unsalted butter (softened)Dairy115 g
  • eggs (at room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
  • ripe bananas (mashed)Produce2 pieces
  • milkDairy120 ml
  • baking powderPantry8 g
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml
  • saltSpices2 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry250 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy100 g
  • yellow food coloringOther5 ml
  • black food coloringOther3 ml
  • candy eyesOther24 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

261kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
3 g
Fat
10 g

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat and prep

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
    • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
    Step 1

  2. Make the banana batter

    • Cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
    • Fold in the sifted flour, baking powder and salt, then pour in the milk and mix until just combined.
    Step 2

  3. Bake the cupcakes

    • Divide the batter evenly between the 12 liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
    • Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
    Step 3

  4. Make the yellow frosting

    • Beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
    • Add the yellow food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
    Step 4

  5. Decorate like Minions

    • Pipe the yellow frosting over each cooled cupcake in a tall swirl.
    • Place two candy eyes on each cupcake.
    • Use the black food coloring to draw the goggle strap and a smile on each Minion.
    Step 5
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