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Banana Bread Cupcakes with Streusel Topping

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  • Author: Sarra
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert or Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Description Banana Bread Cupcakes with Streusel Topping are soft, moist, and full of banana flavor with a delightful cinnamon crumb topping. These cupcakes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack, and they bring a rustic charm to any dessert table.


Ingredients

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  • For the cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the streusel topping:
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with 12 liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, combine melted butter and sugars. Mix in mashed bananas, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined.
  • Divide batter into liners.
  • To make the streusel, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter with a fork until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle streusel evenly over each cupcake.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • Add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.
  • These cupcakes taste amazing warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg