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I think cake making can be split into a number of categories:-
1. Cake to give to away
2. Cake to bake for fun
3. Cake for medicinal purposes
Having now had a stinking cold for nearly two weeks, I’m in need of medicinal cake. These are practically health food as they contain not only fruit but also peanut butter, you know, FOR ENERGY. You don’t need to be a doctor to prescribe that, do you?
There’s something totally soothing about taking an hour to make something just for the fun of it, then sitting down to share it with a cup of tea. If you’re in need of a pick me up, do yourself a favour and prescribe yourself one of these.
Nutty, fluffy, banana-y. (Is that even a word? It is now. These cupcakes deserve it.)
Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. I’d love to know how you got on and what you thought of it if you make this recipe. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐️ by the recipe.
Also, if you’d like to show me a photo by tagging me on Instagram (@tamingtwins) I LOVE to see your creations.
How to make Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting:
Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Ingredients
- 150 g Unsalted butter
- 75 g Caster sugar
- 75 g Soft light brown sugar
- 2 Large free range eggs
- 175 g Self-raising flour
- 2 Large bananas, peeled and well mashed
For the frosting
- 175 g Unsalted butter
- 220 g Icing sugar
- 110 g Smooth peanut butter
- Handful of salted peanuts to decorate
Instructions
- Beat the room temperature butter with the caster sugar and soft light brown sugar.
- Beat in each egg, one at a time.
- Fold in the flour and mashed bananas (do this by hand if you've been using a mixer).
- Share between 12 paper muffin cases in a muffin tin.
- Bake at 180C for about 19 minutes, or until very pale golden brown.
- Whilst they are baking, beat the butter, with the icing sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the peanut butter.
- Add a teaspoon at a time of boiling water until the icing is a light, fluffy consistency.
- When the cupcakes are totally cool, pipe the icing onto the cakes or swirl on with a knife.
- Top with some salted peanuts.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Bananas and peanut butter in a cake? What’s not to love there? Totally medicinal I say 🙂
These are delicious!!! … Truly a fantastic and fun dessert. The icing is pure paradise – I truly have never in all my life.
Two minor suggestions.:
1) to the cupcakes: add 1 tsp vanilla and 1/2 cup crushed salted peanuts for a richer, nuttier banana cake.
2) for the frosting: top with peanut butter baking chips (Reese’s) in place of the salted peanuts … TO.DIE.FOR.
Thanks Lindsay, so pleased you liked them! Thanks for your brilliant suggestions too, I’ll try them 🙂
BEAUTIFUL! I have to shout because wow, just wow-adore those stunning antique style plates too-trying not to eat the screen! Thanks so much for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Oh no, feel better soon! It’s spring, there is so much to do! Love this banana-peanut butter combo.
I have come down with a cold tonight – I MUST have medicinal cake! Great idea and fabulous frosting.
Mmmmmm yes please! These sound and look delicious! x
To die for……these look sooooo good! First time linking up today, so just discovered your blog and *love* your photos.
These look lush, mmmm
These look absolutely amazing, thanks for sharing 🙂 x
Hi Sarah, I’m too suffering with a cold and I think your beautiful cupcakes are definitely what the doctor ordered. Hope you’re feeling better now. x
Oh no Julie! Hope you feel better soon. xx