Description
These Banana Cinnamon Pecan Cupcakes are warm, soft, and full of cozy banana bread flavor. Each cupcake is spiced with cinnamon, filled with crunchy pecans, and topped with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting—perfect for fall baking, holidays, or anytime you want a comforting treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and mashed banana until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
6. Divide the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack before frosting.
9. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
10. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon; beat until creamy.
11. Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with chopped pecans.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes fluffy.
Use room-temperature butter and cream cheese for a smoother frosting.
Replace pecans with chocolate chips for a nut-free option.
Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 190
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 55