Description

Banana Pudding Cupcakes are a delightful handheld twist on classic banana pudding. With moist vanilla-banana cake, a creamy pudding center, and fluffy banana buttercream, they’re perfect for gatherings and sweet cravings alike.

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

1½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 eggs, slightly beaten

½ cup milk

½ cup water

¼ cup vegetable oil

Filling:

3.4 oz package instant banana pudding

2 cups milk

Buttercream:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 tsp banana extract

1 pinch salt

4 cups powdered sugar

2–4 tbsp milk (as needed)

Optional Toppings:

Vanilla wafers

Sliced bananas

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Transfer to a stand mixer.
Add vanilla, eggs, milk, water, and oil. Beat until smooth.
Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes until tops spring back.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Whisk pudding mix and milk until slightly thickened; set aside.
Make buttercream: beat butter, banana extract, and salt until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk until fluffy and smooth.
Core cooled cupcakes and fill with pudding. Spread pudding gently on top if desired.
Pipe buttercream using a star tip and top with vanilla wafer and banana slice if using.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Top with fresh bananas just before serving to prevent browning.
Use a cake mix or vanilla extract for a simpler or milder version.
Can be made gluten- or dairy-free with appropriate substitutes.
Freeze undecorated cupcakes up to 2 months; frost after thawing.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 360
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg